DR. MEGHNA SAMANTARAY

DR. PRANGYA PANDA

Abstract

Aim of the study- To study the clinical presentation of Blepharitis patients attending the OPD of a tertiary care hospital.

Materials & methods- A cross sectional study was conducted from July 2021 to june 2022 on 120 patients of Blepharitis ranging from 3 to 80 years of age. The demographic details, medical history & ophthalmological findings of the patients were recorded.

Results- Among the 120 patients, 22 were children and 98 were adults with mean age of 42 years. Eyelid signs were found in 95 patients (79%), eyelash signs in 86 patients (71%), tear film instability in 42 patients (35%), conjunctival features in 90 patients (75%), corneal signs in 66 patients (55%), associated posterior Blepharitis in 40 patients (33%), associated atopic & seborrheic dermatitis in 36 patients (30%).

Conclusion- Blepharitis commonly occurs in adults. The diagnosis is based on clinical signs & symptoms. The control of symptoms & maintenance of lid hygiene is the mainstay of treatment.