Dr. Madhvendra singh Ahirwar

Dr. KIRTI VERMA, Dr. ANURAG KUMAR KASHYAP, Dr. HEMENDRA SINGH

Abstract

Aim:Orbital inflammatory disorders are one of the main causes of ophthalmic emergencies. Our aim was to study the prevalence of orbital inflammatory disorders in north-eastern tertiary health care centre.Method:It was a prospective study where 2347 patients were screened for a period of 12 months from March 2019 to Feb 2020 out of which 97 were included in the study.All patients underwent detailed ophthalmic evaluation and Radiological investigations were also ordered in all cases.

Results:Majority of the patients were in age group 10-55years out of which 64.9% were female and 35.1% were male. Prevalence of orbital inflammatory disorder was 4.1% out of which thyroid ophthalmopathy and orbital cellulitis were most common. Sinusitis and orbital trauma were the commonest predisposing factors.

Conclusion:Thyroid Ophthalmopathy is most common inflammatory orbital disorders. Early detection and intervention is needed for better visual outcome and to prevent complications.