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Better visual outcomes following open globe injuries are significantly predicted by early hospital presentation, anteriorly placed injuries, better presenting visual acuity, absence of posterior segment pathology, and higher Ocular Trauma Scores. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate clinical profiles, demographic factors, and prognostic variables that determine visual recovery following open globe injury.

August 22, 2026Advances in Clinical Medical ResearchOpen Access

Clinical and Demographic Predictors of Visual Outcome Following Open Globe Injury: A Prospective Observational Study

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JEJayshree Ekhar PGPoonam Gajbhiye RCRavi Chauhan

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Prospective observational study reveals clinical and demographic predictors of visual recovery in open globe injury, highlighting the Ocular Trauma Score's value.

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To evaluate clinical profiles, demographic factors, and prognostic variables that determine visual recovery following open globe injury.
Prospective observational study of 39 consecutive patients with open globe injury managed at a tertiary care center and followed for six months.
Recorded demographic data, injury mechanism, injury zone, time to presentation, Ocular Trauma Score (OTS), posterior segment B-scan ultrasound findings, and visual acuity at baseline and follow-up.
The study cohort (mean age 38.67 ± 19.31 years; 84.6% male) predominantly presented with penetrating Zone I injuries, with 64.1% presenting within 24 hours and 25% achieving visual acuity >6/12 at six months.
Significantly better visual outcomes were predicted by earlier presentation time, anterior injury zone, normal B-scan findings, and higher OTS category (all p < 0.05).

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Ekhar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a895f74ca7ade938187e23f https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22007370

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Prospective observational study reveals clinical and demographic predictors of visual recovery in open globe injury, highlighting the Ocular Trauma Score's value.

Clinical and Demographic Predictors of Visual Outcome Following Open Globe Injury: A Prospective Observational Study

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Clinical and Demographic Predictors of Visual Outcome Following Open Globe Injury: A Prospective Observational Study

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