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Original Research | Ophthalmology | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 1891 - 1894 | Nigeria
Pattern of Ocular Emergencies During the Festive Period in Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate the pattern of ocular emergencies during the festive period in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Materials and methods: The study was a retrospective hospital-based study carried out at the Ophthalmology Department of Rivers State University Teaching Hospital. Records of patients presenting with ocular emergencies during the Christmas 2025 and New year 2026 festive period were reviewed. Data was collected of all ocular emergencies within 1 month of the festive period. Results: 40 patients with ocular emergencies were identified. Males constituted 75.0% of the cases, with a male: female ratio of 3:1. The Mean age was 29.9 ± 18.3 years. Closed globe injuries accounted for 80% of cases while blunt trauma was the leading cause of injury (55.0%). Fireworks-related injuries accounted for 17.5% of presentations. Conclusion: Ocular emergencies were more common among young males during the festive period. Closed globe injuries predominated, and blunt trauma was the most frequent cause of injury. Preventive public awareness and safety measures during festive activities may reduce the burden of ocular emergencies.
Keywords: Ocular emergencies, Festive period, Blunt trauma, Fireworks injuries, Nigeria
How to Cite?: Damiete Elaine Briggs, "Pattern of Ocular Emergencies During the Festive Period in Port Harcourt, Nigeria", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1891-1894, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26521150332, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26521150332