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Evaluation of Ocular Findings in Patients with Lichen Planus | |
Dr. Aditya Negi, Dr. Seema Negi | |
Background: This study was conducted to assess Ocular Findings in Patients with Lichen Planus. Material and methods: This study comprised of 25 subjects who had lichen planus. The aim of this study was to assess the ocular findings in these subjects. The subjects had been explained about the procedure and were asked for consent. All the subjects gave consent and were included in this study. The demographic details, the incidence of ocular findings and the type of ocular manifestation had been investigated and the results were tabulated. Statistical analysis had been performed using SPSS software. Results:In this study, out of 25 subjects with lichen planus, 15 subjects showed ocular manifestations.Among the 15 subjects with ocular manifestations, 9 were males and 6 were females. The most common ocular finding in subjects with lichen planus was conjunctivitis accounting for 5 cases. Other findings were blepharitis, accounting for 3 cases; blurred vision, accounting for 2 instances; dry eyes accounting for 1 case and lacrimal duct stenosis, accounting for 4 cases. Conclusion:From the findings of this study, it can be concluded that out of 25 cases with lichen planus, 15 subjects showed ocular manifestations, of which the most common finding was conjunctivitis. Other findings included blurred vision, dry eyes, lacrimal duct stenosis and blepharitis. |
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