OCULAR TRAUMA PROFILE IN PATIENTS AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Background: Ocular trauma remains a major preventable cause of visual morbidity and monocular blindness worldwide, particularly among young adults in developing countries. Understanding the demographic and clinical profile of ocular injuries is essential for developing effective preventive strategies and optimizing management Methods: This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, M.L.B. Medical College and Associated Hospital, Jhansi, from December 2024 to November 2025. A total of 100 patients presenting with ocular trauma were enrolled. Detailed demographic information, mode and cause of injury, and clinical findings were recorded. Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations were performed, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the distribution and characteristics of ocular trauma.