Table 2.
Cause-specific distribution of Emergency outpatient cases
| Presentation | 2019 (n=3,398) | 2020 (n=2,200) |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical trauma | 67.46% | 39.29% |
| Lid, adnexa, ocular surface, and cornea related | ||
| Conjunctivitis | 6.6% | 14.07% |
| Chemical injury | 0.91% | 2.34% |
| Microbial keratitis | 7.72% | 9.67% |
| Acute hydrops | 0 | 0.29% |
| Peripheral ulcerative keratitis | 0 | 0.29% |
| MGD/stye/dry eye | 0.91% | 2.93% |
| Cellulitis | 0.91% | 2.34% |
| Posterior segment related | ||
| Retinal detachment | 1.65% | 8.5% |
| Endophthalmitis | 2.38% | 1.46% |
| Retinopathy of prematurity | 0.73% | 2.05% |
| Uveitis | 0.73% | 3.8% |
| Other retinal disorders | 4.44% | 9.38% |
| Glaucoma related | ||
| Primary congenital glaucoma | 0.18% | 0.29% |
| PACG/POAG | 1.1% | 1.75% |
| Lens-induced glaucoma | 0.18% | 0.29% |
| Others | ||
| Retinoblastoma and other ocular tumors | 0.91% | 1.49% |
| Cranial nerve abnormalities | 1.65% | 4.39% |
| Postoperative complication | 0.55% | 0.29% |
| Lens drop | 0.91% | 0 |
| Medicolegal cases | n=26 | n=39 |
| Assault (known person) | 40.12% | 72.04% |
| Assault (unknown person) | 25.26% | 15.15% |
| Road traffic accidents | 11.50% | 7.69% |
| Occupational | 23.07% | 5.12% |
MGD=Meibomian gland dysfunction, POAG=Primary open angle glaucoma, PACG=Primary angle closure glaucoma