Epidemiology of Consumer-Product-Related Ocular Injuries in the Geriatric Population in the United States

Autor: Hassaam S. Choudhry, Aretha Zhu, Sadiq Shaikh, Haider Zaki, Samuel Masket, Simon K. Law
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Ophthalmology and Therapy, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 367-384 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2193-8245
2193-6528
DOI: 10.1007/s40123-023-00852-4
Popis: Abstract Introduction The purpose of this study was to assess trends in consumer-product-related geriatric ocular injuries using National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) data. Understanding the specific consumer products and settings coded in the NEISS dictionary that contribute to geriatric (≥ 65 years) ocular injuries, along with changing patterns during events like the COVID-19 pandemic, provides crucial insights for tailoring therapy and preventative strategies. This ultimately may reduce the burden of eye injuries on both older adults and healthcare systems. Methods This was a retrospective population-based cohort study. The NEISS database was used to study eye injuries in geriatric adults from 2010 to 2021. Patients were categorized by age groups (65–74, 75–84, 85–94, ≥ 95 years), and data on demographics, injury types, product categories, and COVID-19 impact were collected. Pearson’s chi-squared test (with p
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