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Retinal Perforations , Sulfonamides , Thiophenes , Humans , Retinal Perforations/diagnosis , Retinal Perforations/etiology , Retinal Perforations/surgery , Sulfonamides/administration & dosage , Thiophenes/administration & dosage , Administration, Topical , Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors/administration & dosage , Eye Injuries/diagnosis , Eye Injuries/complications , Ophthalmic SolutionsSubject(s)
Retinal Artery Occlusion , Retinal Detachment , Retinal Diseases , Vitreoretinal Surgery , Humans , Vitreoretinal Surgery/adverse effects , Retinal Diseases/surgery , Retinal Detachment/surgery , Retinal Artery Occlusion/diagnosis , Retinal Artery Occlusion/etiology , Retinal Artery Occlusion/surgerySubject(s)
Aneurysm , Retinal Vasculitis , Retinitis , Humans , Retinal Vasculitis/diagnosis , Retinitis/diagnosis , Retinal Vessels , Aneurysm/diagnosisABSTRACT
PURPOSE: Congenital ocular anomalies are rare but important cause of childhood blindness. This study aimed to observe the clinical patterns of congenital ocular anomalies in the pediatric age group (0 to 5 years) and its association with various demographic parameters. METHODS: Hospital-based cross-sectional study done on all pediatric patients in the 0-to-5-year age group presenting with congenital ocular anomalies to the Ophthalmology department of a tertiary care hospital in Eastern India between October 2018 and October 2020. Thorough clinical history was obtained, and comprehensive ocular examination was done in each case. RESULTS: A total of 5686 patients in the 0 to 5 years age group attended the eye OPD during the study period. Congenital ocular anomalies were seen in 140 patients. The prevalence of ocular anomalies was 2.46%. Average age of patients was 3.32 ± 1.42 years. There were 74 (52.9%) males and 66 (47.1%) females. Unilateral and bilateral involvement was seen in 100 (71.45%) and 40 (28.6%) cases, respectively. Antenatal period was uneventful in 92.14% cases. Decreased vision was the most common presentation (40%). Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction was the most common anomaly seen in 29 (20.71%) cases followed by congenital cataract in 21 (15%) cases. CONCLUSION: Few of the congenital ocular anomalies can be prevented by increasing community awareness. Findings of the study can act as a reference guide for clinicians and health professionals for counseling and health planning.