Pattern and Presentation of Vitreo-Retinal Diseases: An Analysis of Retrospective Data at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

We examined patients presenting in a tertiary eye hospital in Nepal, focusing on information relevant to screening and management programs for vitreo-retinal (VR) disease.

Design

Retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Methods

We reviewed all patients presenting for the first time to the VR-clinic over 1 year. We quantified patient demography, symptoms and duration, systemic diseases, ophthalmological examinations, diagnostic investigations, and final diagnoses.

Results

Of the 1905 cases, 1148 were male (60.3%). The 25th percentile of ages was 29 and 38 years for male and female, respectively; thus, female presented later (P < 0.0001). Hypertension was the commonest systemic disease (40.8%), followed by diabetes (32.5%). Age-related macular degeneration (

SUBMITTER: Rai BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6903420 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature