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    • Ophthalmology
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    • Infectious Diseases

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    • Leprosy, a chronic infectious disease, can lead to significant ocular complications.
    • Understanding the spectrum of eye involvement in leprosy is vital for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and types of ocular complications in leprosy patients.
    • To identify the most common eye lesions associated with leprosy.

    Main Methods:

    • A study was conducted on 100 leprosy patients to assess ocular involvement.
    • Data collected included patient demographics, leprosy type, duration, and specific ocular findings.

    Main Results:

    • 84% of patients exhibited single or multiple ocular lesions.
    • Impaired corneal sensation (70%) was the most frequent finding, followed by madarosis (56%) and anterior uveitis (21%).
    • Uniocular blindness was observed in 8% of cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Ocular complications are highly prevalent in leprosy patients.
    • Regular ophthalmic examinations are essential for early diagnosis and management of eye conditions in leprosy.
    • Prompt intervention can help prevent severe vision impairment and blindness.