Ocular Trauma: 2 Years Retrospective Study in Sari, Iran

Introduction: Ocular trauma is one of the very important causes of blindness and disability in developing countries; despite the fact that it is preventable in the majority of cases. Considering the importance of the topic and the fact that most of such injuries are preventable, a better understanding of the etiology and epidemiology of the injuries has a vital importance in planning for reduction of their prevalence. The current study has aimed to identify the prevalence and epidemiology of the ocular trauma at the University Hospital Boo-Ali-Sina in the city of Sari (North-ern Iran) between 2009-2010. Method: This is a retrospective study of 178 patients ’ case notes who were admitted through the ophthalmolog