STUDY OF PATTERN OF ANTERIOR UVEITIS IN RURAL SET UP

Introduction:Anterior uveitis includes iritis, iridocyclitis and anterior cyclitis. Aim of the study is to evaluate clinical profile of anterior uveitis in tertiary care centre in Western Maharashtra. Methodology:An observational ,descriptive , cross sectional study was conducted at tertiary care hospital in rural set up. A total 35 eyes of 27 patients diagnosed with anterior uveitis were evaluated. All patients underwent complete ophthalmic evaluation and systemic examination. Results:This study included 35 eyes of 27 patients. Anterior uveitis affected most commonly in people of age group of 5th and 6th decade. No gender predilection was seen. In majority of patients etiology was idiopathic (19 cases /70.37%) while of Rheumatoid Arthritis 2 cases were seen (7.40%). Majority of patients had non- granulomatous type of uveitis 91.42%. Unilateral presentation was seen in 70.37% of cases. Most common complication seen was complicated cataract seen in 7 eyes (20%).). Most of the eyes with anterior uveitis had cells of grade grade 2+( 37.14 %) and flare 1+ (28.57%). Conclusion:Anterior uveitis was most commonly observed in 5th and 6th decade of life. In most of the patients etiology was idiopathic. Acute anterior uveitis was most common common case presentation. Majority of patients of anterior uveitis had unilateral involvement and complicated cataract was the most common complication seen.