Prevalence of pediatric ocular morbidity in tertiary care hospital in Lucknow District

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.8529

Authors

  • Shikha Agarwal Associate Professor, Ophthalmolgy, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya Institute Of Medical Sciences, Lucknow
  • Priyanka Jain Assistant Professor, Ophthalmolgy, NCR medical college, Meerut
  • Faraz Ahmad Khan Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics,Integral Institute of Medical Science & Research ,Integral University, Lucknow

Keywords:

pediatric ocular, ocular morbidity, children, tertiary care hospital

Abstract

Globally as of mid-2020, about 26% of the world's population was under 15 years old .1 Ocular morbidity in children is a global problem being faced today that has a tremendous influence on the society. This  was a cross sectional, observational study in a tertiary care hospital in Lucknow, UttarPradeshwhich was carried out for 12 months i.e. from September 2019 to august 2020 on1 to 15 years old patients . Maximum  burden i.e. ≥90% of pediatric ocular disease is from refractory error, allergic conjunctivitis, computer vision syndrome, congenital NLD block, few infective diseases and ocular trauma so the managing these diseases only can help ≥90% pediatric ocular problems.  For ≤ 10% diseases like ROP, retinal disease, cataract , glaucoma needs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic measures so for that after screening these patients in satellite centre these can be referred to tertiary care hospital.. focus on setting up peripheral eye care centre/ satellite eye care centre where a ophthalmology resident and paramedical staff can be appointed on rotatory basis will be helpful. Thus we can save few more precious eyes.

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Published

07-06-2022

How to Cite

Agarwal, S., Jain, P., & Khan, F. A. (2022). Prevalence of pediatric ocular morbidity in tertiary care hospital in Lucknow District. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 2883–2891. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v6nS4.8529

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