Pamdi Jayasree, Anupama Raju Taklikar
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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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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 | Accepted | Published |
|---|---|---|
| October 06, 2023 | November 29, 2023 | December 30, 2023 |
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| Received | October 06, 2023 |
| Accepted | November 29, 2023 |
| Published | December 30, 2023 |
This license enables reusers to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon the material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.