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Ophthalmic manifestations in the COVID-19 clinical spectrum.

Authors :
Kumar, K
Sampritha, U
Prakash, Akshata
Adappa, Karishma
Chandraprabha, S
Neeraja, T
Guru Prasad, N
Basumatary, Jessica
Gangasagara, Suresh
Sujatha Rathod, B
Jayanthi, Chakravarthy
Source :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology. Mar2021, Vol. 69 Issue 3, p691-694. 4p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the frequency and various types of ophthalmic manifestation of patients with COVID-19. Methods: This is a prospective observational study conducted on patients with SARS-Co-V-2 infection, at a dedicated tertiary COVID-19 hospital in South India from April 1 to July 31, 2020. At the time of their admission to the COVID hospital, demographic data such as name, age, sex was recorded. A thorough history regarding the onset, duration, progression, nature of symptoms and its associated factors, medication history, treatment history were elicited and documented. Ocular examination was performed under torchlight by an ophthalmologist posted for COVID duty. Further investigations including imaging were sought for, depending on clinical indications. Serial follow-up examinations of all patients were carried out every 72 hours or when patients complained of any ocular symptoms whichever earlier, until discharge. All relevant data were compiled and statistically analyzed. Results: A total of 2742 patients were examined. Of them, 1461 (53.28%) were males and 1281 (46.72%) were females. The mean age (±SD) was 39.46 ± 17.63 years. None of the patients in our study had any ocular symptoms or signs as the presenting complaint at the time of their admission. On subsequent follow-up, only 20 (0.72%) developed ocular manifestations, of which 19 (95%) had features suggestive of Bilateral viral conjunctivitis. However, 1 (5%) patient had orbital cellulitis secondary to pansinusitis. Conclusion: Ophthalmic manifestations in the clinical spectrum of COVID-19 infection are uncommon and unlikely to be the presenting clinical impression. However, it has broadened our view to a wider spectrum of COVID-19 presentations enhancing our clinical acumen for staunch detection of COVID-19 suspects in our daily practice, augmenting early diagnosis and management and also break the chain of transmission for the greater good of humanity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03014738
Volume :
69
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149042420
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/ijo.IJO_3037_20