Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Dr. Raisa Tandon
Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, India
Keynote: Jour Clin Exp Opht
Purpose: To study the risk factors and compare their patterns in relation to ARMD in patients above 50 years attending Department of Ophthalmology, AMCH. Materials and Methods:63 cases and 63 controls were enrolled in this case control study. These were subjected to a questionnaire based on the important potential risk factors and their association was calculated using Chi Square test. Results: Hypertension, current tobacco consumption, alchohol consumption, previous cataract surgeris and high BMI were found to be statistically significant risk factors. Conclusion: This case control study confirms some of the risk factors previously identified and may contribute to their proper understanding in an effort to halt it’s development and progression.
Raisa Tandon has completed her MBBS at the age of 23 years from Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, Indian and postgraduation in MS Ophthalmology from Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, India. She has received several gold medals in her career .