Dr.SONY SINHA, S08147
Objective: To evaluate the demographic profile and clinical presentation of patients operated for chronic dacryocystitis and its complications in our tertiary institution of Bihar.
Methods: Retrospective study over a period of two years.
Results: Of 122 cases, most (33%) were in the age group of 41-50 years followed by 21-30 years. M:F ratio was 1:2, with no side predeliction. Majority (56.6%) of patients were having symptoms for 3-4 years, consisting of epiphora (100%), discharge (80.3%), conjunctival inflammation (24.6%) and swelling (16%). Regurgitation of pus on pressing the lacrimal sac area was the most consistent sign observed in 86.1% of cases. Mucocoele, pyocoele, lacrimal abscess and fistula formation were the common complications.
Conclusion: Chronic dacryocystitis is a common cause of ocular morbidity in Bihar where majority of population has low socio-economic status, poor health awareness and ocular hygiene, and defers treatment with inadequate compliance to the same.
Leave a Comment