CLINICAL PICTURE OF VERNAL KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS IN CENTRAL ODISHA
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 40
Abstract
BACKGROUND In this new era of increased pollution and dusty atmosphere, there is high risk of eyes getting exposed to allergens and its manifestation in form of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. It is still one of the iceberg phenomenon diseases which needs early diagnosis and intervention. Hence this study was conducted with an objective to identify the clinico demographic profile of this condition in Central Odisha. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hospital based prospective study of 180 patients selected from Ophthalmology OPD, SCB MCH, Cuttack from April 2016 to March 2018 to study their epidemiology, clinical parameters (types, symptoms) and severity of this condition. RESULTS Vernal keratoconjunctivitis was found to affect more young males below 16 years (72%). Itching was the commonest presentation. Palpebral form was the predominant variety of all the three. CONCLUSION Vernal keratoconjunctivitis affects many school going children and in summer season with varied clinical symptoms and signs. So, this condition still needs thorough evaluation and meticulous approach for early diagnosis and reduced morbidity.
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Tarun Kumar Panda, Suchitra Kumari
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