Eye Emergencies in the Geriatric Population: Single Center Results from 2015-2023

Authors : Mustafa Salih Karatepe, Duygu Yalınbaş Yeter

Pages : 94-99

Doi:10.33631/sabd.1470643

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Publication Date : 2025-01-03

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: To evaluate the clinical and demographic characteristics of geriatric patients who apply to the emergency department with ophthalmic complaints, to determine risk factors, design appropriate prevention strategies, and improve existing ones. Material and Methods: The records of patients aged ≥ 65 years who applied to the emergency department with ophthalmic complaints were evaluated retrospectively. The patients were divided into two groups traumatic and non-traumatic based on their presenting complaints. Results: The study included two hundred-five patients with a median age of 72 (65-100). Among the patients, 81 (39.51%) were women with a median age of 74 (65-100), and 124 (60.48%) were men with a median age of 71.5 (65-93). One hundred and twenty-four (60.48%) of the patients were admitted for traumatic reasons and 81 (39.51%) for non-traumatic reasons. Of the patients admitted for traumatic reasons, 25 (20.16%) were women and 99 (79.83%) were men; Of the patients admitted for non-traumatic reasons, 56 (69.13%) were women and 25 (30.86%) were men. Falls (24.19%) were the most common in those admitted for traumatic reasons. According to gender, eye traumas were statistically significantly more common in men than in women (p<0.001). Blurred vision (19.75%) was most frequently observed in patients admitted for non-traumatic reasons. Conclusion: While eye emergencies seen in the geriatric age group mostly occur in men and for traumatic reasons, applications in women are mostly made for non-traumatic reasons. Eye emergencies seen in the geriatric age group constitute a significant health problem, regardless of the cause.
Keywords : geriatrik, acil durum, travma, düşme, bulanık görme