Results of a clinical study of patients with foreign bodies of the anterior eye

The eye is a very complex and delicate organ, but under adverse conditions and without appropriate preventive measures, it is susceptible to damage that can lead to a sharp decrease in vision, partial or complete blindness. In 2021–2022, 197,773 patients with injuries of the organ of vision were diagnosed in the Republic of Uzbekistan, of which 117,605 patients were diagnosed with foreign bodies of the cornea and conjunctiva, which amounted to 59.46%. Clinical analysis of the condition of these patients is important in the prevention of injuries of the organ of vision. Purpose. Determine the main risk factors for non-penetrating eye injuries with foreign bodies. Material and methods. In 2021–2022, 823 patients turned to the Republican Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital with foreign bodies in the cornea and conjunctiva while working with an angle grinder, or “grinder”. Results. 99.51% of patients were male. Of these, 325 were between the ages of 19 and 30, reflecting the medical, social and economic significance of the problem. In the majority of patients with foreign bodies of the cornea and conjunctiva, the contributing factors to the occurrence of damage were the non-use of goggles by workers during work and poor control by workers of the rules of individual and collective eye protection measures. Conclusion. It can be seen from the results of the analysis that the majority of patients with foreign bodies of the anterior part of the eye are people of working age who use an angle grinder. Metal shavings got into the eyes due to non-compliance with technical safety rules. In order to prevent such injuries, it is necessary to create safe working conditions and conduct explanatory work with employees. Keywords: ophthalmology, emergency ophthalmic care, injuries of the organ of vision, foreign body of the eye, angle grinder.