Spectrum of Ocular Disorders in Children Visiting a Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 12
Abstract
Background: Eye diseases are important cause of medical consultation in children, with the spectrum varying in different localities. This study aimed to determine the spectrum of childhood eye diseases in a medical college serving rural area. Methods: We conducted a collaborative, prospective and observational review of all patients </= 16 years old who presented to the Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Paediatrics of a medical college in malwa region of Punjab between July 2017 and July 2018.Detailed history was obtained from the children with respect to the age at presentation, sex and presence of any known ocular disease. A comprehensive ocular examination was carried out including visual acuity, pen torch examination, slit lamp biomicroscopy , cover –uncover tests, ocular motility, retinoscopy and dilated fundoscopy . Data was collected and analyzed using SPSS. Results: We evaluated the reports of 415 children, with a male:female ratio of 1.4:1. Children aged 11–16 years made up the largest group n-245(59.03%). Refractive errors (44.09%) ,VKC (26.74%) were the most common conditions. Ocular injury was more common in males (n=4).Disc pallor was found more in patients referred from paediatrics department who were regular follow up patients with cerebral palsy. Conclusion: Collaborative approach between the paediatricians and ophthalmologists could play a key role in the timely diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic disorders in children to meet the challenges of childhood blindness.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Harijot Singh, Dr. Rajwinder Kaur, Dr. Harjeet Sidhu, Dr. Mandeep Kaur, Dr. Kulbir Kaur
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