STUDY ON CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 51
Abstract
BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical profile of patients with retinal vein occlusion and relate to hypertension diabetes, hyperlipidaemia and open angle glaucoma. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted on patients attending the Ophthalmology OPD of Thrissur Medical College during a period of one year. Screening for risk factors like hypertension, diabetes and open angle glaucoma was done. All patients were tested for BCVA, Slit lamp, IOP, Gonioscopy and Fundus. Laboratory examination for haematological parameters was done in all cases and frequent followup done. RESULTS Retinal vein occlusions are a disease of the elderly population. Non-ischaemic CRVO is more common than ischaemic type. Most important risk factors identified were hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidaemia. CONCLUSION Initial visual acuity is a good predictor of final visual outcome.
Authors and Affiliations
Rekha Pookkatt Sankaranarayanan, Pappa Padmavathi, Shalos Nova, Sudha Vaikkakara
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