Development of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression after open globe injury in adults.
Ali KeleşAli KarayağmurluEsat YetkinKenan SonmezMustafa Salih KaratepeSuleyman Korhan KaramanPublished in: Graefe's archive for clinical and experimental ophthalmology = Albrecht von Graefes Archiv fur klinische und experimentelle Ophthalmologie (2022)
An increased prevalence of PTSD and depression was observed in adults after open globe injury. The significant relationship between PTSD-S and BDI scores indicates that patients with open globe injuries should be questioned in terms of both symptoms. For patients with open globe trauma, a holistic approach with psychosocial assessment in addition to physical intervention would be beneficial.