Patients with traditional eye medicines reporting to the ophthalmology department of SMBT medical college, Ghoti, Nasik
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 6
Abstract
Abstract: Though the world is progressing day by day, there are some populations in the country who still use traditional eye medicines. This study was done to inspect the nature and frequency of use of Traditional Eye Medicine (TEM) for eye diseases in patients from predominantly rural background nearby Nasik.The patients coming to the OPD of the ophthalmology department over a period of 6 months were taken for the study. A detailed case history was taken of the patients with the use of TEM. A total of 259 patients reported to the ophthalmology department over a period of 6 months. Out of 259 patients, 23 patients reported with the use of TEM. Usually the patients with trauma history were reported with the use of TEM and the common forms of TEM were human breast milk and leafy matter.The patients with the use of TEM were still reporting to the eye specialists. There is need to increase the awareness regarding the side effects of these TEM. Keywords:medical College, Ophthalmology, Traditional eye medicines
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Shubhangi Milind Pimprikar, Rucha Harish Gulhane
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