A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF CHRONIC DACROCYSTITIS AMONG THE STUDY POPULATION IN NORTHERN INDIA ATTENDING VARIOUS HEALTH INSTITUTIONS AT SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVEL.

DR. MOHD YOUSUF; DR.AYAZ REHMAN; DR.SAJAD

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF CHRONIC DACROCYSTITIS AMONG THE STUDY POPULATION IN NORTHERN INDIA ATTENDING VARIOUS HEALTH INSTITUTIONS AT SECONDARY AND TERTIARY LEVEL.

Dr. Mohd Yousuf, Dr. Ayaz Rehman, Dr. Sajad

Abstract :

BACKGROUND: Chronic dacryocystitis which is an inflammation and infection of lacrimal sac is a leading cause of ocular morbidity in India. Out of many etiological factors of chronic dacryocystitis, poor hygiene and allergy have a major contribution to the disease development. AIM:The aim is to find out occurrence of dacryocystitis in patients belonging to various socioeconomic groups and to correlate dacryocystitis with socioeconomic status. MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY:The present study is cross sectional study carried out in a secondary & tertiary health care centre of North India. RESULTS: A total of 226 cases were studied, of which 96 (42.48%) were males and 130 (57.52%) were females. Our study shows highest incidence of chronic dacryocystitis among people in the 50-59 yrs of age group(45.15%). The Right side was affected in 100 cases( 44.25%) & left side was affected in 80 (35.40%) while 46cases (20.35%) had a bilateral disease.Maximum number of patients (120) of our study belong to Class IV & Second largest group of patients (50 cases) belong to class IIIConclusion: Most of the people consider watering from eyes as minor discomfort and avoid themselves from presenting to ophthalmologist as they are unaware of the deleterious complication. Therefore this subject needs an extensive study and awareness to solve the enigma of chronic Dacryocystitis in the people of low socioeconomic group with poor hygiene and low standard of living