Table 3.
Knowledge of ocular chemical injuries and proper immediate action.
| Question/Statement | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Ocular chemical injury can cause ocular complications | ||
| I agree∗ | 510 | 95.1 |
| I don't agree | 7 | 1.3 |
| I don't know | 19 | 3.5 |
| What damage can ocular chemical injury cause? | ||
| Blindness∗ | 76 | 14.2 |
| Perforation∗ | 7 | 1.3 |
| Scarring∗ | 9 | 1.7 |
| Blindness, perforation, Scarring | 47 | 8.8 |
| Cancer | 6 | 1.1 |
| Keratoconus | 8 | 1.5 |
| Cataract | 9 | 1.7 |
| Multiple incorrect choices | 374 | 69.8 |
| What are materials that commonly cause ocular injuries? | ||
| Chloride and detergents∗ | 81 | 15.1 |
| Battery materials∗ | 20 | 3.7 |
| Vinegar∗ | 1 | .2 |
| One or more correct choices | 418 | 78.0 |
| Water | 16 | 3.0 |
| What is your immediate action when exposed to ocular chemical injury? | ||
| Irrigation of eye with a large amount of water∗ | 317 | 59.1 |
| Going to emergency department | 155 | 28.9 |
| Irrigation of eye with small amount of water | 40 | 7.5 |
| Using eye drops from pharmacy | 13 | 2.4 |
| Covering the eye | 11 | 2.1 |
| What will you use to treat ocular chemical injury? | ||
| An acidic substance if the injury substance is alkalic (Example: vinegar) | 40 | 7.5 |
| An alkalic substance if the injury substance is acidic (Example: soap) | 25 | 4.7 |
| Water in both cases∗ | 374 | 69.8 |
| An acidic substance if the injury substance is alkalic (ex: vinegar) | 40 | 7.5 |
| I don't know | 97 | 18.1 |
| Management varies according to the substance of ocular injury | ||
| I agree | 64 | 11.9 |
| I don't agree∗ | 433 | 80.8 |
| I don't know | 39 | 7.3 |
| What is the optimal duration of eye washing following ocular chemical injury? | ||
| 5–15 min | 247 | 46.1 |
| <5 min | 148 | 27.6 |
| 30 min or more∗ | 39 | 7.3 |
| I don't know | 102 | 19.0 |
| Severity of pain indicate severity of ocular chemical injury | ||
| I agree | 72 | 13.4 |
| I don't agree∗ | 371 | 69.2 |
| I don't know | 93 | 17.4 |
| Eye rubbing after chemical exposure increases the severity of ocular injury | ||
| I agree∗ | 51 | 9.5 |
| I don't agree | 463 | 86.4 |
| I don't know | 22 | 4.1 |
| What is the most serious sign of ocular injury? | ||
| Eye redness | 173 | 32.3 |
| Eye whit discoloration∗ | 66 | 12.3 |
| Eyelid sticking | 171 | 31.9 |
| Severe pain | 126 | 23.5 |
| Do you think that wearing contact lenses protect against ocular chemical injury? | ||
| I agree | 92 | 17.2 |
| I don't agree∗ | 110 | 20.5 |
| I don't know | 334 | 62.3 |
| In case of ocular chemical injury, you should remove contact lens | ||
| I agree∗ | 138 | 25.7 |
| I don't agree | 321 | 59.9 |
| I don't know | 77 | 14.4 |
| Do you think that wearing goggles lowers the risk of ocular injury? | ||
| I agree∗ | 29 | 5.4 |
| I don't agree | 488 | 91.0 |
| I don't know | 19 | 3.5 |
| After handling chemical materials, you should wash your hands before touching the eye | ||
| I agree∗ | 17 | 3.2 |
| I don't agree | 509 | 95.0 |
| I don't know | 10 | 1.9 |