Analysis of 400 cases of posterior segment diseases visiting retina clinic of Nepal Eye hospital

Autor: D B, Karki, O K, Malla, R N, Byanju, S, Shrestha
Rok vydání: 2006
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Zdroj: Kathmandu University medical journal (KUMJ). 1(3)
ISSN: 1812-2027
Popis: To determine the disease pattern of 400 patients attending Nepal Eye Hospital for strategic planning.A retrospective hospital based analysis of 400 cases visiting Retina Clinic of Nepal Eye Hospital (NEH) over a period of one year was carried out in order to know the disease pattern for planning purpose.Males slightly outnumbered females (58% versus 42%). The diseases were more common in age group 50 to 59 years. Diabetes mellitus with or without retinopathy was the commonest cause (20.25 %) for attendance in retina clinic followed by hypertensive retinopathy and venous occlusive disorders.
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