CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH SQUINT IN OPHTHALMOLOGY GENERAL OPD
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Keywords
Ocular Motility, Amblyopia, Angle of Deviation, Binocular Vision.
Abstract
Aim
To Research the clinical and demographic traits of squint patients who come to the general outpatient department of ophthalmology.
Methods
The General Ophthalmology OPD of SCMCH & RI, Channapatna, was the site of this cross-sectional observational study. There were fifty squint-diagnosed patients in all. Comprehensive ophthalmic examinations, including fundus examination, cycloplegic refraction, cover tests, visual acuity testing, and ocular motility assessment, were conducted in addition to a thorough clinical history. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data.
Results
Of the 50 patients, 44% were female and 56% were male. Seventy percent of them were younger than fifteen. The most prevalent squint type was esotropia (50%) and exotropia (36%). 60% of patients had amblyopia, and 76% of cases had refractive errors. Compared to alternating squint (36%), unilateral squint was more prevalent (64%). Surgery was planned or carried out in 20% of patients, occlusion therapy in 24%, and spectacle correction in 68% of patients.
Conclusion
Children are primarily affected by squint, which is commonly linked to amblyopia and refractive errors. In the paediatric age group, esotropia continues to be the most prevalent presentation. Preventing long-term visual impairment and enhancing quality of life require early detection, suitable refractive correction, and amblyopia management.
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Dr. Balkiran V.
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Channapatna, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India.
Dr. Raghavendra D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Hospital & Research Institute, Channapatna, Ramanagara, Karnataka, India.