Introduction

To evaluate the anterior eye segment in children and adolescents after unilateral ocular trauma, using optical coherence tomography Visante OCT.

Material and methods

19 patients (17 boys and 2 girls), hospitalized in Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology due to ocular trauma, were examined. Mean age was 12.6 years (6–17 years). 12 patients had blunt ocular trauma, and 7 patients had a penetrating injury.

Results

Hyphaema impeded the view in 5 eyes, so Visante OCT was helpful for the right treatment. The anterior chamber shallowing was diagnosed in 9 cases, and anterior chamber deepening in 5 cases. Lens pathology (subluxation, cataract) was recognized in 4 patients. OCT was useful in diagnosis of corneal wound (1 case) and in foreign body removal (1 case).

Conclusions

Visante OCT provides easy visualization and high-resolution documentation. Its ability to image the anterior segment structures despite corneal opacification seems particularly important. This technique can be very useful in children and adolescents with ocular trauma.