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Volume 2 Issue 3 (July-September, 2014)

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Evaluation of risk factors of Cataract in adults- A clinical study
Chander Mohan Kohli, Gaurav Mohan Kohli

Background: Cataract is the primary cause of blindness worldwide. The present study was conducted to assess the cases of cataract in adults. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 125 patients of cataract of both genders. Total serum cholesterol, high density lipoproteins, serum triglycerides and the glycosylated hemoglobin fraction were examined. Visual acuity was estimated using the modified Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study chart. All subjects underwent detailed ophthalmic examination, which included cataract grading. The lens opacity was graded according to the Lens Opacity Classification System version III. Results: Out of 125 patients, males were 71 and females were 54. Age group 30-40 years had 10 males, 7 females, 40-50 years had 9 males and 9 females, 50-60 years had 12 males and 10 females, 60-70 years had 26 males and 13 females and >70 years had 14 males and 15 females. The difference was non- significant (P<0.05). Risk factors for cataract were family history in 45, diabetes in 55 and hypertension in 48. The difference was non- significant (P<0.05). Conclusion: Authors found diabetes, hypertension and positive family history as risk factors for cataract.
Key words: Cataract, Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension

 
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