Dr. HENAL JAVERI

Dr. DIPANKAR DAS, Dr.PUNEET MISRA, Dr.Harsha Bhattacharjee

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Uveitis includes a large group of inflammatory diseases, whose frequency varies according to the geographical distribution of diverse pathogens and socio-economic differences. Uveitis accounts for nearly 10-25% of legal blindness worldwide.Granulomatous uveitis makes up for 26-52% of cases and we aimed to primarily analyse the etiological prevalence as well as the clinical characteristics and management of granulomatous uveitis cases in North-East India.

METHODS: A hospital-based prospective, observational study over 18 months with a sample size of 73 was carried out.Subjects underwent examination, investigations and treatment and regular follow-ups as per standardised protocol.

RESULT & CONCLUSION: Collected data was analysed.Clinical characteristics compared. Tuberculosis and Sarcoidosis were the most frequent aetiologies. Knowledge from this study provides ophthalmologists and epidemiologists with resource to monitor future disease patterns for better management.