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Study of Ocular Manifestations in ICU Patients

Pamdi Jayasree, Anupama Raju Taklikar

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Ophthalmology and Allied Sciences 9(3):p 55-57, September - December 2023. | DOI: 10.21088/oas.2454.7816.9323.3

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Taklikar AR, Jayasree P, Taklikar SR, et al. Study of ocular manifestations in ICU patients. Ophthalmol Allied Sci. 2023;9(3):55-57.

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Received : October 06, 2023         Accepted : November 29, 2023          Published : December 30, 2023

Abstract

Purpose: To study the various ocular manifestations in ICU patients. Methodology: A prospective study conducted in a total of 100 patients who admitted between June & September (2023) to the ICU. Ocular findings were documented in a Diabetes mellitus, & Hypertension, Anaemia, Cerebral vascular accident, Alcohol withdrawal, Chronic kidney disease, poisoning & Respiratory diseases. Results: 100 ICU patients were examined, on ocular examination 20% Subconjunctival haemorrhage, 10% exposure keratopathy, 80% dry eye, 5% corneal ulcer. Is mainly noted in long staying ICU patients. Conclusion: Eye care is mandatory for the ICU patients & should have a better co-ordination between physician & ophthalmologist patient in ICU have impaired ocular protective mechanisms resulting in high risk of developing eye complications.


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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.


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Taklikar AR, Jayasree P, Taklikar SR, et al. Study of ocular manifestations in ICU patients. Ophthalmol Allied Sci. 2023;9(3):55-57.


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October 06, 2023 November 29, 2023 December 30, 2023

DOI: 10.21088/oas.2454.7816.9323.3

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ICUDry eyeExposure keratopathy

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