1. Determine the severity of ocular symptoms in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
2. Determine the statistical significance of patient age in relation to disease duration.
3. Determine the statistical significance of disease duration in relation to the incidence of ocular manifestations.
The study was conducted as a cross-sectional observational study.
The sample size is 144.
The study will last 18 months.
In this investigation, case control was not required.
Slit lamp biomicroscopy with a 90 D Volk lens was used to examine the anterior and posterior segments. The procedures included gonioscopy, applanation tonometry, automated perimetry, and indirect ophthalmoscopy. A dry eye examination was performed.
SPSS version 20 was used for statistical analysis, with a p value of less than 0.05 considered significant.
Females (118) outnumbered males in this study of 144 patients. Ocular signs were found in 53 (36.7%) of patients, bilaterally in 35 (66%) of patients, and multiplely in 32 (60.4%) of patients.
The most prevalent ocular symptom was dry eye (30.5 percent ).
In terms of visual manifestations and age groups (p=0.000), the length of disease was statistically significant (p=0.001).
Conclusion: The most prevalent ocular manifestation was dry eye.
In terms of visual signs, the length of disease was statistically significant.
When compared to age groups, the duration of disease was statistically significant. Ocular signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis are prevalent and should be addressed as soon as possible.
Ophthalmologists should be trained to look for ocular as well as other extra-articular signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis.Author (S) Details
Udbuddha Dutta
Department of Ophthalmology, R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, India.
Uddeepta Dutta
Department of General Medicine, Medical College and Hospital, India.
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