---

Ocular associations in hyperlipidaemia: A rural hospital based study

---

Original Article

Author Details : Spoorthy S*, Chandana S

Volume : 7, Issue : 4, Year : 2021

Article Page : 691-694

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2021.139

Suggest article by email

Get Permission

---

Abstract

Background: The incidence of hypercholesterolemia is ever increasing as the co morbid conditions such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, stressful life is on a rise. Ocular conditions associated with hypercholesterolemia are issues which are minimally discussed.
Materials and Methods : This prospective cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to June 2019. Complete eye examination was performed including visual acuity examination, refraction, tear film evaluation, slit lamp examination, measurement of intraocular pressure using rebound tonometer, gonioscopy, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy
Results: Total of 81 patients were examined, out of which males were 55, females were 26. Most common ocular finding was Xanthoma and Xanthelasma in 61(70%) patients. Arcus juvenalis was noted in 12 (14.63%), Lipid keratopathy in 23(29.26%). Other comorbidities associated were Hypertensive Retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, Pre senile cataract, Primary open angle Glaucoma, Branch retinal vein occlusion which has indirect causal relationship.
Conclusion: Along with systemic workup, Hypercholesterolemia also warrants a routine detailed ocular examination even if the patient is asymptomatic. This aids in early diagnosis and management of the co-existing ocular morbidities.
 

Keywords: Hyperlipidemia, Ocular associations, Dry eye, Diabetic retinopathy.

How to cite : Spoorthy S, Chandana S, Ocular associations in hyperlipidaemia: A rural hospital based study. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2021;7(4):691-694

This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.