February 16, 2026International OphthalmologyOpen Access

Outpatient visits and secondary surgeries following open globe injuries: a single institution retrospective analysis

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RVRita Vought VVVictoria Vought RHRoger K. HenryRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Retrospective analysis shows significant outpatient visits and secondary surgeries for open globe injuries, indicating impactful resource utilization.

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To analyze outpatient visits and secondary surgeries following open globe injuries at a trauma center.
Retrospective chart review of open globe injury repairs from 2015-2023 at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
Recorded outpatient office visits and secondary surgeries within one year post-injury.
Identified clinical predictors for resource utilization.
Average of 5.3 office visits per patient; 35% required at least one secondary surgery.
Predictors of office visits included injury zone and specific complications like retinal detachment.
Cataract extraction and corneal transplant were common secondary surgeries conducted.

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Vought et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69926503eb1f82dc367a0df7 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10792-026-03991-2

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Retrospective analysis shows significant outpatient visits and secondary surgeries for open globe injuries, indicating impactful resource utilization.

Outpatient visits and secondary surgeries following open globe injuries: a single institution retrospective analysis

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Outpatient visits and secondary surgeries following open globe injuries: a single institution retrospective analysis

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