A hospital based study of risk factors associated with pterygium
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: Pterygium is usually presents as wing or triangular in shape. It not only affects the cosmetic look of the patient, but also affects vision by affecting the refractive astigmatism. Thus it has a potentially blinding effect in the advanced stage due to invasion of the visual axis, which can have a significant impact on vision, and may require surgery for visual rehabilitation. Aims and Objectives: To study the various risk factors associated with pterygium among the patients admitted in ophthalmology department. Materials and Method: The present cross sectional study was conducted in the department of ophthalmology of Dr Ulhas Patil Medical College, Jalgaon. For the purpose of study all the patients admitted in the ophthalmology inpatients department in the year 2014 were included in the study. The detail information of each case was entered in a prestructured proforma, which includes age, sex, occupation and presenting complaints. Details ocular, medical and surgical history was recorded. Detail findings of ocular examination were also recorded. History of associated risk factors was also recorded. All the cases were managed by excision of pterygium by using standard protocol. All the cases were followed up till they were discharged and the duration of hospital stay and outcome of the surgery was recorded. Results: Out of total 1441 patients 17 were suffering from pterygium. Thus the prevalence of pterygium among the inpatient of ophthalmology was 1.78%. The mean age of patients presenting with pterygium was 49.71± 12.74 years. The patients were in the age group of 28 years to 73 years. Among the total 17 cases 70.59% were male. Pterygium was unilateral in 76.47% patients. It was seen that majority of the patients were residing in rural area (58.82%) and 64.71% were involved in outdoor occupation. Conclusion: The prevalence of pterygium was 1.78%. Incensing age, male sex, rural residence and outdoor occupation which indirectly increase the UV radiation exposure were the risk factors associated with pterygium.
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Omprakash Dinkar Chaudhari, Ragini Rajesh Patil
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