Indian Journal of Ophthalmology · 8 authors, 3 centres
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This retrospective study of 28 eyes from 23 patients found that calcium carbide-related ocular burns, common in young males from agricultural or recreational causes, often result in severe visual morbidity, with eyes having more severe burns (Dua's Grade IV-VI) showing significantly worse visual outcomes and higher rates of complications like limbal stem cell deficiency.
A retrospective multicentric case series analyzed 28 eyes from 23 patients with calcium carbide-related ocular burns. Patients were grouped by burn severity using Dua's classification (Group A: Grade I–III; Group B: Grade IV–VI). Two eyes in Group B became phthisical. The study highlights that these injuries predominantly affect young males in agricultural or recreational settings. The findings suggest that severity of the initial injury is a key determinant of visual outcome and complication rate, underscoring the need for prevention and early management.
