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Ophthalmology and Allied Sciences

Volume  9, Issue 3, September - December 2023, Pages 55-57
 

Original Article

Study of Ocular Manifestations in ICU Patients

Anupama Raju Taklikar, Pamdi Jayasree, Srinath Raju Taklikar, Shwetha G, Bhagyashree

1 Professor and HOD, 2,4,5Junior Resident, Depatment of Ophthalmology, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka 584103, India, 3 Junior Resident, Depatment of General Medicine, SMBT Medical College, Nasik 422403, Maharashtra, India.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/oas.2454.7816.9323.3

Abstract

Purpose: To study the various ocular manifestations in ICU patients. Methodology: A prospective study conducted in a total of 100 patients who admitted between June & September (2023) to the ICU. Ocular findings were documented in a Diabetes mellitus, & Hypertension, Anaemia, Cerebral vascular accident, Alcohol withdrawal, Chronic kidney disease, poisoning & Respiratory diseases. Results: 100 ICU patients were examined, on ocular examination 20% Subconjunctival haemorrhage, 10% exposure keratopathy, 80% dry eye, 5% corneal ulcer. Is mainly noted in long staying ICU patients. Conclusion: Eye care is mandatory for the ICU patients & should have a better co-ordination between physician & ophthalmologist patient in ICU have impaired ocular protective mechanisms resulting in high risk of developing eye complications.


Keywords : ICU; Dry eye; Exposure keratopathy.
Corresponding Author : Pamdi Jayasree, Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka 584103, India.