Headache: An Out Patients Clinic Approach (Ophthalmological View)
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 11
Abstract
Purpose: The aims of this study were: (i) to estimate the prevalence of headache disorders in patients attending the eye OPD; (ii) to evaluate various causes of headache with special reference to ophthalmic condition; and (iii ) to study the correlation between location of headache and possible ocular causes. Method: An assessment of present complaints, with associated sign and symptoms, detail history, ophthalmological check up as external examination of the eyes, visual acuity, convergence test, slit lamp examination, refraction, direct ophthalmoscopy, perimetry and tonometry, was done. Results: In this study, the male female ratio was 1:1.44, maximum numbers of patients with headache were observed in the age group 16-30 years (39.47%), majority of patients (86) were student by occupation (45.26%), 45.26%patients (86) had ophthalmological causes of headache. Maximum number of patients with headache (23) had uncorrected Hypermetropia/Presbyopia/Astigmatism (12.1%) (Mean age age=45.65 year). Conclusion: Headache is multifactorial in origin. Possibility of ocular causes should be kept in mind during management of headache. An ophthalmologist may play a vital role in establishing the correct diagnosis of headache.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Jitendra Kumar, Dr. Vijay Pratap Singh, Dr. Preeti Chaubey, Dr. Dinesh Kr. Raina
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