Pattern and Presentation of Vitreo-Retinal Diseases: An Analysis of Retrospective Data at a Tertiary Eye Care Center in Nepal

We examined patients presenting in a tertiary eye hospital in Nepal, focusing on information relevant to screening and management programs for vitreo-retinal (VR) disease. Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional study. Methods: We reviewed all patients presenting for the first time to the VR-clinic over 1 year. We quantified patient demography, symptoms and duration, systemic diseases, ophthalmological examinations, diagnostic investigations, and final diagnoses. Results: Of the 1905 cases, 1148 were male (60.3%). The 25th percentile of ages was 29 and 38 years for male and female, respectively; thus, female presented later (P 
Source: Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Tags: Original Clinical Study Source Type: research