The causes of removal of the eye in 282 patients are presented. A decr
easing linear trend with increasing age as causes of removal of the ey
e is observed. The most common causes of removal of the eye were: trau
matic globe rupture (33%) malignancy (21%), ugly corneal staphyloma (1
1%) and panophthalmitis without external cause (11%). The M:F ratio wa
s 2.2:1 and relative frequency of causes of removal of the eye in male
s and females is shown to be different. Findings on other demographic
data, duration of clinical history, causes of trauma and mode of surge
ry is reported. The need for early presentation is discussed and preve
ntive measures are suggested.