Risk factors for poor outcomes in patients with open-globe injuries.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors that are predictive of poor outcomes in penetrating globe trauma.

Patients And Methods: This retrospective case series evaluated 103 eyes that had been surgically treated for an open-globe injury from 2007 to 2010 at the eye clinic of the University of Virginia. A total of 64 eyes with complete medical records and at least 6 months of follow-up were included in the study.