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Pterygium - a study which was done on a rural based population.
Bhardwaj Veena M S1, Das Alaka Priyadarshani, Bhardwaj Gaurav
1Associate Professor, Jhalawar Medical College, Ex-Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Nims Medical College , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|November 2, 2013
Summary
Pterygium, a conjunctival growth, affects adults aged 20-60 with no gender bias. Outdoor work duration correlates with pterygium size, potentially impacting vision.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Public Health
Background:
- Pterygium is a non-malignant fibrous growth of the bulbar conjunctiva.
- It can lead to visual impairment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of pterygium in a rural Indian population.
- To analyze the male/female ratio and pterygium size in relation to outdoor work duration.
Main Methods:
- A study was conducted on 200 patients (300 eyes) with pterygium at NIMS Hospital, Jaipur.
- Data collected included patient history, visual acuity, refractive status, pterygium size, and outdoor work hours.
- Patients with other physical illnesses were excluded.
Main Results:
- The majority of pterygium cases were observed in individuals aged 20-60 years.
- No significant difference was found in the male/female ratio.
- A correlation exists between the duration of outdoor work and the size of the pterygium.
Conclusions:
- Pterygium affects a broad adult age range with equal prevalence in males and females.
- Prolonged outdoor exposure is a significant factor influencing pterygium development and size.
