Clinical Profile of Lens Induced Glaucoma: A Descriptive Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Delayed presentation of cataract patients leads to increased vulnerability to develop Lens induced glaucoma (LIG), which remains one of the most important cause of irreversible loss of vision. Objective- To study the clinical profile of patients with lens induced glaucoma. Material and Method- patients aged >50 years attending out-patient department of ophthalmology with decreased vision<6/60 due to cataract were assessed for delay in seeking cataract surgery. Baseline demographic and clinical profile of these patients was recorded. Complete ophthalmic examination with pre and post operative visual acuity was done. Results: Females account for 85% of cases, with phacomorphic glaucoma as predominant presentation. Sixty percent of patients presented after 10 days of symptoms. Pain was improved after surgery, however there was no satisfactory improvement in visual acuity after cataract surgery in majority. Only 12.5% of patients were having vision > 6/18.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Abha Shukla
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP506202
- DOI -
- Views 117
- Downloads 0
To compare the fixed dose combination of drotaverine hydrochloride and mefenamic acid with intravenous sedation with injection pentazocine and diazepam in terms side effects at tertiary care hospital Rajasthan.
Background- Hysteroscopic examination with endometrial biopsy is currently the most informative investigation for patients with abnormal uterine bleeding and infertility. Methods- This study was conducted at the departme...
Ethical Dilema in Paediatic Orthopaedic Practice in a Resource – Poor Country: Preliminary Case Series of Parental Decisions to Withdraw Orthodox Treatment
Ethical issues in medical practice in resource-poor countries are gradually becoming very important as components of medical best practices. Orthopaedic practice is no exception especially when dealing with a minor who i...
Impact of Calcium-Vitamin D Combination Tablets on the Dissolution Pattern of Four Different Brands of Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets: An UV Analysis
This study was designed to find out the impact of calcium-vitamin-D combination tablets on the dissolution profile of rosuvastatin calcium tablets. For this purpose one of the highly prescribed brands of calcium-vitamin...
Evaluation of Intraoperative Outcome of Different Techniques of Lower Segment Caesarean Section
Obstetricians are constantly striving to make caesarean section safer and economical with less post-operative morbidity and decreased hospital stay. The simplest and most appropriate surgical method, causing the least po...
The study of Hemoglobin levels in Neonatal Jaundice
Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a very common condition in newborn sometimes leading to kernicterus causing brain damage. There are various conditions, both physiological and pathological leading to hyperbilirubinemia in...