DR. SUBHANKITA PAUL

Dr. BABY DEKA, DR. SAURA KAMAL DUTTA, DR. NAMRATA SHREE

Abstract

Purpose: To find the association of an ocular refractive error with Allergic Conjunctivitis. Methods: The study is carried out in 100 patients attending our out patient department of ophthalmology and satisfying the inclusion criteria i.e. patients of either sex of age group (6-18)yrs and diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis with no other ocular diseases. The ophthalmic examinations included measurements of visual acuity,refraction and slit lamp examination. Result: It is found that among 100 patients, 70 patients have myopic astigmatism (cylindrical diopter) which is more than that in general population of this age group. Conclusion: Astigmatism(increased cylindrical diopter) is associated with Allergic Conjunctivitis.