Pattern of Macular Disorders in Himachal Pradesh, India
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: To study the pattern/distribution of Macular Disorders in the hilly terrain of Himachal Pradesh (altitude ranging from 500-4500 metres above sea level). Methods: It is a retro/prospective study of patients with retinal diseases attending the general ophthalmology clinic of a tertiary care facility from August 2008 to April 2013.Out of 5600 subjects,4323 were taken as a sample. The data was taken from the hospital records and thereafter analyzed to determine their age, sex distribution and diagnosis. All patients underwent visual acuity, refraction, slit lamp examination and fundus evaluation. The diagnosis was confirmed from fundus clinic records and evaluation of fundus photographic records retro-prospectively. The photographs were taken on the fundus camera (KOWA’S FUNDUS CAMERA VX-10) and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) done where ever indicated. Results: Amongst the 905(20.95%)subjects of Macular Disorders, Age related macular degeneration (ARMD- 7.20%) was the most common while Angioid Streaks( AS-0.02%) was the least common disease. Conclusion: Age Related Macular Degeneration was the commonest among macular disorders .Retinal disorders appear to be a major public health problem in India. The present study shall help us in planning the management of such disorders in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh to reduce the visual morbidity arising out of such disorders.
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Dr Anubhav Chauhan
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