DR. AMRITA PRADHAN

Dr. SUMITA MOHAPATRA, DR. BICHISMITA JENA

Abstract

Aim-To analyze the role of Pattern Reversal VEP(visual evoked potential) in the diagnosis of ocular malingering at a tertiary eye care hospital.

Methods-80 people with age between 20- 60 years attended to Ophthalmology Department during September 2021 to September 2022 with suspected malingering in one or both eyes were referred to VEP study.

Inclusion criteria-unexplained vision loss, age more than or equal to 18 years.

Exclusion criteria-any neurological disorders.

Examination including BCVA, Slit lamp examination, Pattern reversal VEP, Fundoscopy, Perimetry were done.

Statistical analysis-Unpaired T test was done, P value less than or equal to 0.005 was considered to be statistically significant.

Results- In 32 patients both eyes exhibited decrease visual acuity with normal VEP(pure malingering).

Conclusion-VEP can be useful as a diagnostic tool for ocular malingering.

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