STUDY OF CLINICAL PROFILE AND OCULAR CHANGES OF PATIENTS HAVING PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION IN A TERTIARY CARE RURAL HOSPITAL

Purpose: To study clinical profile and ocular changes of patients having Pregnancy Induced Hypertension and to find the anterior and posterior segment changes. Materials and Methods: A hospital based, descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital from March 2023 to December 2023. A total of 150 patients with Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) were screened and evaluated. Evaluation was done on basis of detailed history and examination including bedside visual acuity, torch light examination and fundus examination. Demographic data and other significant findings were noted. Patients with PIH exhibiting ophthalmic symptoms or referred for fundoscopic evaluation were included in the study. Patients with history of pre-existing hypertension, convulsions and history of previous ocular surgery were excluded from the study. Results: Out of 150 patients studied, maximum PIH patients with ocular changes were in the age group of 28-32 years.