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Pattern of Corneal Diseases in Paediatric Age Group at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Nepal
Insights
Trauma and infections are the leading causes of corneal diseases in children. Viral keratitis is the most frequent infection impacting pediatric eye health.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Pediatric Ophthalmology
Background:
- Corneal diseases represent a significant cause of visual impairment in children.
- Understanding the etiological patterns of pediatric corneal conditions is crucial for effective management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the spectrum and prevalence of corneal diseases, including injuries, within a pediatric population.
- To identify the primary causes of corneal pathology in children treated at a tertiary eye care center.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Data were collected from 176 pediatric cases presenting with corneal diseases at a tertiary eye care facility.
Main Results:
- Traumatic causes accounted for the largest proportion of pediatric corneal diseases (43.75%).
- Infective origins were the second most common cause (35.79%), with viral keratitis being the predominant type.
- Congenital causes, dystrophy/ectasia, inflammatory conditions, and systemic associations represented smaller percentages.
Conclusions:
- Trauma is the foremost cause of corneal diseases in the pediatric population, followed closely by infections.
- Viral keratitis is the most prevalent infectious corneal condition among children.
- This study highlights the significant impact of external factors and infections on pediatric corneal health.
Objective:
It is to study the pattern of corneal diseases (including injuries) in paediatric population in a tertiary eye care center.
Materials And Methods:
A descriptive, cross sectional study was carried out in a tertiary eye care center which included 176 cases.
Results:
Out of 176 cases studied, 6 cases (3.4%) presented with congenital causes, 4 cases (2.27%) were of dystrophy and ectasia, 63 cases (35.79%) had infective origin, 17 cases (9.65%) had inflammatory cause, 9 cases (5.11%) had systemic association and 77 cases (43.75%) had traumatic causes.
Conclusion:
Trauma was noted to be the most important cause for corneal diseases in paediatric population followed by infective conditions. Viral keratitis was found to be the most common type of corneal infection in the paediatric age group.