CLINICAL STUDIES ON DRY EYES IN EASTERN ODISHA
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 37
Abstract
BACKGROUND In this modern age of high dependence on electronic gadgets, pollution, there is an increasing tendency of eyes getting affected with Dry Eyes Syndrome. This is one of the common yet under-diagnosed eye problems in Odisha. Hence, this study was conducted with an objective to identify the clinico demographic profile and incidence of dry eyes in eastern Odisha. MATERIALS AND METHODS The patients were selected from Ophthalmology, Skin & VD, OBG, Paediatrics OPDs. Detailed history was taken; local and systemic examination were done along with specific emphasis on tear film characteristics. The parameters were assessed for different aetiologies of dry eye syndromes and compared to know the distribution of this condition. RESULTS Dry eyes were found more commonly in laborers and in patients suffering from Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca and vitamin A deficiency. There is a decrease in values of blink rate, tear film breakup time, tear meniscus height, Schirmer’s Test readings. CONCLUSION Dry eyes affect all the age groups depending upon the aetiology being involved. So, this condition still needs thorough evaluation and meticulous approach for proper diagnosis and reduced morbidity.
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Tarun Kumar Panda, Suchitra Kumari
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