Dr. Rutayani Dash

DR. SAMEER DASH, Dr. DASH SUCHITRA, Dr.Sarita Panda

Abstract

This study gains importance because of its endemicity in our locality.

AIM OF THE STUDY-To study the risk factors, modes of presentation,clinical features&treatment outcomes of oculosporidiosis.

MATERIAL&METHOD- Retrospective study conducted in dept.of ophthalmology &dept.of pathology for a period of 2yr.all oculosporidiosis[ both clinically diagnosed & confirmed by histopathology examination]cases included. Among total 68 cases,78% males&22% females . Mass in the eye&adenexa 34%along with fb sensation34%,watering30%,bloody discharge 2%& photophobia 4% cases.The sites of presentation -conjunctiva 90%& adenexa10% cases.Excision done with thermocautry in all conjunctival cases& dacryocystectomy in adenexal cases, the recurrence noted in 4 cases.

CONCLUSION- oculosporidiosis mostly occurs in low socioeconomic status with history of pond bathing in our locality .so public awareness & eye education plays utmost importance in prevention& recurrence of this disease.