Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2395-1443
Online ISSN: 2395-1451
CODEN : IJCEKF
Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is open access, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published quarterly, online, and in print, by the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF) since 2015. To fulfil our aim of rapid dissemination of knowledge, we publish articles ‘Ahead of Print’ on acceptance. In addition, the journal allows free access (Open Access) to its content, which is likely to attract more readers and citations of articles published in IJCEO. Manuscripts must be prepared in more...Original Article
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Volume : 10, Issue : 4, Year : 2024
Article Page : 684-687
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2024.120
Abstract
Aim: To assess the risk factors causing presenile cataract.
Materials and Methods: This was a cross sectional study comprised of 80 patients in a tertiary care centre in kolar district, who underwent comprehensive eye examination with detailed history including systemic diseases and usage of medication. Complete ophthalmological examination included best corrected visual acuity using Snellens visual acuity chart, anterior segment evaluation with slit-lamp biomicroscopy and intraocular pressure measurement using non-contact tonometer. After pupillary dilatation with topical phenylephrine-tropicamide eye drops, cataract was graded with slit lamp examination and posterior segment evaluation was performed using Indirect ophthalmoscopy.
Results: The study consisted of 80 patients of which 53 were females (66%) and 27 males (34%). Out of 80 patients, 10 (13%) patients had history of tobacco consumption, 6 (8%) had history of ocular trauma, 39 (49%) patients were field workers, 9 (11.3%) patients had used corticosteroids for long duration. 5 (6.3%) patients were diabetic, 2 (2.5%) were known hypertensive, 1 (1.3%) patient was high myopic and 1 (1.3%) had bronchial asthma.3 (3.8%) patients were diagnosed with dermatological diseases and were on treatment.
Conclusion: Presenile cataract is most commonly associated with exposure to UV light, steroids usage and consumption of tobacco.So, Personal lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking and avoiding radiation exposure will aid in delaying or preventing the early onset of cataract and thereby preventing blindness.
Keywords: Presenile cataract, UV radiation, Corticosteroid, Trauma.
How to cite : Rashmi G, Yamini K, Risk factors for presenile cataract. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2024;10(4):684-687
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