CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PRESENTATION OF UVEITIS IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE IN SOUTHERN RAJASTHAN
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Keywords
Uveitis, Clinical profile, Chronic uveitis, Bilateral uveitis, Non-granulomatous, Ocular inflammation.
Abstract
Background
Uveitis is a significant cause of ocular morbidity and visual impairment. The clinical presentation and course of uveitis vary widely depending on the underlying pathology and anatomical involvement. Understanding the clinical profile of uveitis is essential for early diagnosis, appropriate management, and prevention of complications.
Aim:To evaluate the clinical profile and pattern of uveitis among patients attending a tertiary eye care centre in Southern Rajasthan.
Methods:A hospital-based cross-sectional observational study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology at a tertiary care centre in Southern Rajasthan over a period of 18 months. A total of 140 patients diagnosed with uveitis were included in the study. Detailed clinical evaluation was performed, and uveitis was classified based on clinical course (acute, chronic, recurrent), laterality (unilateral or bilateral), and pathological type (granulomatous and non-granulomatous). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results:Out of 140 patients, chronic uveitis was the most common clinical presentation (49.3%), followed by acute (32.1%) and recurrent uveitis (18.6%). Bilateral involvement (61.4%) was more frequent than unilateral disease (38.6%). On pathological classification, non-granulomatous uveitis (67.1%) was more common compared to granulomatous uveitis (32.9%). Chronic uveitis was more commonly associated with bilateral involvement.
Conclusion:Chronic and bilateral forms of uveitis were predominant in the present study, with non-granulomatous type being the most common pathological pattern. These findings emphasize the importance of detailed clinical evaluation for early diagnosis and appropriate management of uveitis to prevent complications.
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Dr. Charita Meena
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Dungarpur (Rajasthan)
Dr. Hemant Kumari Meena
Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Dungarpur (Rajasthan
Dr. Vijay Gupta
Senior Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, RNT Medical College, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Dr. Yogendra Singh Dhaked
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Government Medical College, Dungarpur (Rajasthan)
