Management and Outcomes of Traumatic Eyelid Injuries in Assiut University Hospital

January 1, 2025 updated by: Mahmoud Ismail Moussa Abdellateef, Assiut University

this study aim To determine the incidence of traumatic eyelid injuries presenting to a tertiary eye care center.

To describe the clinical characteristics of traumatic eyelid injuries, including the etiology, location, and extent of injury.

To evaluate the management approaches utilized for traumatic eyelid injuries, including surgical repair, medical therapy, and other treatments.

To assess the outcomes of traumatic eyelid injuries, including functional outcomes, cosmetic results, and complication rates

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Vision is the most cared-for function of the human body, and the eyelids are provided to cover the eye for protection. Eyelids are not only protective curtains in front of the eyes but also contribute to the shape and beauty of the face. They are complex structures designed to protect the globe from various external trauma . Eyelids help to keep the corneas moist, protect against injury and excessive light, and regulate the amount of light reaching the retina. They are essential for the distribution and drainage of tears .

Traumatic eyelid injuries are a common occurrence and can range in severity from minor lacerations to more complex injuries involving the eyelid structures. These injuries can significantly impact a patient's visual function and cosmetic appearance. Understanding the epidemiology, clinical presentation, management approaches, and outcomes of traumatic eyelid injuries is important for optimizing patient care.

Eyelid injuries are an important subtype of facial trauma, which necessitates the ophthalmologist being competent and fully informed . Lacerated wounds of the eyelids are common features of ocular trauma and often occur in isolation without any associated intraocular injuries . Eyelid lacerations can be treated using different techniques depending on their depth, width, injury mechanism, and accompanying injuries. They can be repaired with primary closure, skin flap, or skin graft. Small defects limited to the skin of the eyelids can be repaired by direct closure .

Eyelid trauma may often appear trivial but can have profound effects on injury-associated morbidity. Recovery of full eyelid function and maintenance of the lacrimal apparatus are important considerations when approaching lid trauma [. Proper information and education can help individuals to avoid eye injuries and their substantial burden .

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

150

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients of all ages presenting with traumatic eyelid injuries to the study institution in either ophthalmology or emergency departments

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients presented with eyelid injuries who are:
  • Presented late
  • Presented after a previous intervention
  • Known to have co-existing eyelid pathology (as tumors, infections, congenital abnormalities)
  • Patients with incomplete medical records or loss to follow-up

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: traumatic eyelid injuries
  • Patients of all ages presenting with traumatic eyelid injuries to the study institution in either ophthalmology or emergency departments.

  • Traumatic eyelid injuries can include, but are not limited to:

    • Contusions
    • Lacerations
    • Avulsions
    • Eyelid margin defects
    • Eyelid margin involvement
    • Eyelid crease disruption
    • Eyelid tissue loss
Procedure: surgical repaire
  • Primary closure of lacerations
  • Eyelid margin repair
  • Eyelid crease reconstruction
  • Eyelid transposition flaps or grafts
  • Tarsorrhaphy
Other Names:
  • Surgical Repair

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
incidence of traumatic eyelid injuries
Time Frame: 2 year
To determine the incidence of traumatic eyelid injuries presenting to a tertiary eye care center.
2 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Assiut University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

March 1, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 1, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 1, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 1, 2025

Last Verified

January 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Traumatic Eyelid Injuries MO

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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