A Study on Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
Journal Title: IJAR-Indian Journal of Applied Research - Year 2015, Vol 5, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim of this study was to know the incidence of ocular manifestations in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A total of 100 patients were selected and detailed examination was done. Investigations like Schirmer’s test, tear film break up test and Rose Bengal test were performed. Analysis of the findings was done. Results showed ocular manifestations in 35% of the patients with keratoconjuctivitis sicca being the commonest eye manifestation.
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Shama Prakash K, Karthik K
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