A Pattern Of Ocular Morbidity In Patients Attending Anophtalmic Clinic In A Rural Part Of Western Nepal

Authors

  • Sarita Tuladhar Departments of Ophthalmology, Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara
  • Sachin Dhakal Departments of Ophthalmology, Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara
  • Sachin Dhakal Departments of Ophthalmology, Gandaki Medical College, Pokhara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v2i1.7669

Keywords:

Morbidity, ocular diseases

Abstract

Background/ Aim: Very few reports exist regarding the causes of ocular morbidity in western Nepal. The study is performed to identify the causes of ocular morbidity in a clinic at Waling in western Nepal.

Method: A retrospective study of all patients attending the eye clinic at Waling from August 2010 to August 2011 was done.

Result: The study included 915 patients, 617 (67.5%) females, and 298 (32.5 %) males. Refractive error was the most common ocular morbidity accounting 26.8% followed by conjunctivitis 20.6%, cataract 11.8%, pterygium 6%, chalazion/stye 4%, ectropion/entropion 3.9%, keratitis 3.8%, dry eyes 2.8%, and corneal opacities 2.3%.

Conclusion: The study gives a picture of pattern of ocular disease in western Nepal which is helpful in planning & management.

Journal of Nobel Medical College Vol. 2, No.1 Issue 3 Nov.-April 2013 Page 27-30

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v2i1.7669

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Published

2013-02-27

How to Cite

Tuladhar, S., Dhakal, S., & Dhakal, S. (2013). A Pattern Of Ocular Morbidity In Patients Attending Anophtalmic Clinic In A Rural Part Of Western Nepal. Journal of Nobel Medical College, 2(1), 27–30. https://doi.org/10.3126/jonmc.v2i1.7669

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2013)

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Original Articles

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