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Frequency of Ocular Diseases in Infants at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Erum Shahid1, Arshad Shaikh2, Sina Aziz2

  • 1Department of Ophthalmology, Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Karachi Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan. drerum007@yahoo.com.

Korean Journal of Ophthalmology : KJO
|June 11, 2019
PubMed

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Acquired ocular diseases like conjunctivitis were more common in infants than congenital conditions. Conjunctivitis was the most frequent diagnosis, particularly in neonates.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Infant eye conditions require understanding for early intervention.
  • Tertiary care hospitals manage a range of pediatric ocular pathologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of ocular diseases in infants.
  • To identify common congenital and acquired eye conditions in this age group.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
  • 377 infants (<1 year) underwent ocular examinations.
  • Data on disease prevalence and types were collected and analyzed.

Main Results:

  • Acquired ocular diseases (61%) were more frequent than congenital (39%).
  • Conjunctivitis was the most common condition (46%), especially in neonates.
  • Congenital nasolacrimal duct blockage affected 15% of infants.

Conclusions:

  • Acquired conditions, particularly conjunctivitis, are prevalent in infants.
  • Early detection and management of infant eye diseases are crucial.
  • Conjunctivitis is a significant concern in neonatal ophthalmology.
Abstract

Keywords:
ConjunctivitisDiseasesInfantNewborn infant

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