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Aim: We evaluated metal workers injured with corneal foreign bodies (FB) in terms of health insurance, use of protective eyeglasses, and unprescribed drug use.Materials and Methods: Seventy metal workers who were injured with corneal FB were enrolled in the study. We recorded the gender, age, duration of work, use of protective eyeglasses, and health insurance status data of metal workers. In cases of FB existence, the number of FBs and unprescribed drug use were investigated. We examined the presence of corneal scars that could lead to visual impairment.Results: The mean duration of work was 11.8±10.8 years. Although 29 workers (41.5%) had corneal scars, only three workers (4.3%) had visual impairment due to scars. Also, 29 workers (41.5%) did not report the use of protective glasses; however, 22 (31.4%) workers reported their occasional use and 19 (27.1%) workers reported their routine use. Eighteen workers (25.7%) remarked on topical drug use from time to time. Ten of the 18 patients (55.6%) were using topical Tetrahydrozoline HCL, whereas five (27.8%) were using the topical anesthetic drug 0.5% Proparacaine HCl.Conclusion: Occupational protective measures are important for metal workers who are at a high risk of eye injuries. Workers must be educated on the prevention and treatment of occupational ophtalmological hazards and be warned about the side effects of taking unprescribed drugs.

Objectives: The aim of this prospective study was to compare the efficacy of latanoprost, bimatoprost, and travoprost in lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) and in preventing or delaying visual field loss in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and ocular hypertension (OH). Materials and Methods: The study included 124 eyes of 73 patients who were diagnosed in our clinic as having POAG or OH. All of the patients had IOP values of 22-34 mmHg, an early diagnosis of POAG or OH, without any previous treatment. The patients were randomly divided into 3 Groups: Group 1; 42 eyes treated with latanoprost (0.005%), Group 2; 40 eyes treated with bimatoprost (0.03%), and Group 3; 42 eyes treated with travoprost (0.004%). The visual field has been evaluated via the Humprey visual field evaluation of statistical program Statpac mean deviation (MD) and pattern standard deviation (PSD). The IOP, MD, and PSD values have been measured initially and at the end of the first year of treatment. Results: In comparison to the baseline, the mean changes of IOP values after one year of treatment were 6.99, 6.79 and 5.87 mmHg for the 3 Groups, respectively. The decrease in the IOP was statistically significant for each of the treatment groups (p0.05). Comparison of the MD and PSD values revealed no significant differences among the treatment groups both initially and at the end of the first year (p>0.05). The mean changes in MD and PSD values at the end of the first year were similar among the treatment groups (p>0.05). Conclusion: In patients with POAG and OH, treatment with latanoprost, bimatoprost, and travoprost decrease the IOP effectively. After a one-year treatment, no significant difference has been found between the efficacy of the 3 drugs in lowering IOP and in preventing or delaying visual field loss. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 170-4)

Objectives: To analyze the causes, treatment, and outcome in the private school children admitted to emergency department (ED) for eye injury. Material and Methods: The recordings of 57 children with eye traumas were examined retrospectively. Examination, treatment, and follow-up files of the children were recorded. Results: The age of the 57 children varied between 8 and 16 years. The trauma causes were impact during playing in 35.1% (20) of cases, hit by ball in 31.5% (18) of cases, injury by paper objects in 7.1% (4) of cases, injury by pencil in 5.3% (3) of cases, and injuries by other foreign objects (glass, rubber, branch of tree, and racket) in 21.0% (12) of cases. Cornea erosion in 54.3% (31) of cases, conjunctival erosion and irritation in 19.2% (11) of cases, eyelid laceration in 8.8% (5) of cases, subconjunctival hemorrhage in 8.8% (5) of cases, eyelid edema in 5.3% (3) of cases, hyphema in 1.8% (1) of cases, and iridocyclitis in 1.8% (1) of cases were found. Repair of eyelid was performed in 3 cases. Conclusion: Eye traumas are very commonly seen in private school children. While most of the cases are simple injuries, significant problems such as lid lacerations that necessitate repair can also encountered in a few cases. A fast and efficient treatment usually minimizes the risk of sequel development. (Turk J Ophthalmol 2014; 44: 216-8)