A clinical investigation of 108 cases applied on ocular enucleation

Objective To investigate the alteration of indications for enucle- ation. Methods 108 cases applied on enucleation from 1993 to 2000 were collected and divided into two groups, cases in early 6 years and cases in later 2 years . Both groups were analyzed to determine change of indications for enucleation. Results Severe ocular injuries took the largest part of 108 cases, 38. 9%. Absolute glaucoma was the second largest part,24.1% ,and phthisis bulbi the third,23.1% Cases applied on enucleation in later 2 years were more than that in early 6 years. By contrast, cases due to ocular injuries of other diseases in later 2 years de- creased while cases due to phthisis bulbi increased. Conclusion Ocular injuries and absolute glaucoma are still the most common indications for enucleation. Howver, cases due to phthisis bulbi increases in recent years by request for appearance improving.