Diagnostic and treatment features of ophthalmic diseases in the medical support onboard a large naval surface vessel

Abstract

Objective \nTo know the incidence and diagnostic and treatment features of ophthalmic diseases, through investigation of the treatment of ophthalmic diseases during medical support onboard a large naval surface vessel, so as to further enhance ophthalmic care of the ship crew and provide reference for the development of relevant prevention and control measures. \n \n \nMethods \nAn analysis was made on the medical records collected from the ophthalmology department of the ship medical center onboard a large naval surface vessel from September 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016. The incidence, diagnosis and treatment of various ocular diseases were analyzed statistically. \n \n \nResults \nThe incidence of conjunctivitis was the predominant disorder (41.7%), which was followed by dry eyes (27 cases) (13.1%) and eye fatigue (23 cases) (11.2%). Nine patients with ocular trauma (4.4%) were satisfactorily treated. The use of slit lamp facilitated the diagnosis of many ocular diseases, such as reexamination after refractive laser surgery, corneal epitheliaum defection, keratitis, corneal ulcer, iridocyclitis and hyphema. \n \n \nConclusion \nPreventive measures against ophthalmic diseases onboard a large naval surface vessel may include better cabin ventilation, encouragement of the initiative for active physical exercise and proper rest, better education on eye health care, wearing of protective masks during special operations, self-protection against exercise injury, enhancing awareness of the ship environment against accidental injuries, regular reexamination and follow-up after refractive laser surgery. The use of the slit lamp is of great importance to the diagnosis of ocular diseases onboard the large naval surface vessel. \n \n \nKey words: \nSurface vessel;\xa0Ophthalmic disease;\xa0Diagnosis and treatment feature;\xa0Slit lamp