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To characterize closed globe injuries caused by shotgun pellets and assess the prognosis of such injuries.

March 15, 2026Open Access

Visual outcome of closed globe injury due to shotgun pellet

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Prospective study demonstrates visual outcome and complications in closed globe injuries, indicating need for intervention.

To characterize closed globe injuries caused by shotgun pellets and assess the prognosis of such injuries.
Prospective observational study of 253 eyes from 249 patients between July 2016 and Jan 2018.
Classified injuries using Birmingham Eye Trauma Terminology and Ocular Trauma Classification System.
Major ocular findings and visual outcomes were recorded.
65.5% of patients were aged 17-26 years, and 98.8% were males.
Most common presenting grade of vision was Grade A in 36.7% of eyes, with type A (Contusions) injury in 53%.
Visual outcome was 6/36 or better in 89.3% of eyes, with injuries leading to macular hole, cataract, and epiretinal membrane.

Shah et al. (2019) studied this question.

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