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ArticleJournal of current ophthalmology

Ocular Manifestations of Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Hospital-Based Prospective Study at a Coronavirus Disease Dedicated Tertiary Center.

Anchal Tripathi, Rajat Chaudhary, Saurabh Kushwaha, Lav Pathak

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Anchal TripathiDepartment of Ophthalmology, Military Hospital, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.
Rajat ChaudharyDepartment of Ophthalmology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India.
Saurabh KushwahaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Base Hospital Delhi Cantt, New Delhi, India.
Lav PathakDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Military Hospital, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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Purpose: To investigate ophthalmic manifestations in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients admitted to a designated COVID-19 center in Northern India during the period from April 13, 2020, to April 13, 2022. This aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of ocular involvement in the context of the pandemic. Methods: This is a hospital-based prospective observational study. All COVID-19-positive (reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction positive - via pharyngeal and nasal swabs) patients, who were admitted to our hospital, were included in the study. Upon receiving ophthalmology referrals, patients were seen in the COVID-19 ward, with data collected on demographic distribution, presenting ocular symptoms, and specific ocular findings. Results: Out of 3278 patients admitted to our center, 287 developed ocular symptoms. The study revealed a mean age of 63.8 ± 13.9 years, with males constituting 61.3% of the cases. The mean logMAR best-corrected visual acuity was found to be 0.30 ± 0.60. The mean duration between COVID-19 diagnosis and development of the first ophthalmic symptom was 10.4 ± 9.8 days. The predominant ocular symptoms included redness, discharge, and watering. Anterior segment manifestations were predominant, with conjunctivitis being the most prevalent ocular pathology (74.21%), followed by episcleritis (9.41%) and subconjunctival hemorrhage (7.31%). Conjunctivitis presented bilaterally in 41.5% of these patients, emphasizing its significance in the spectrum of COVID-19 ocular manifestations. Conclusions: This research contributes substantial evidence regarding ophthalmic manifestations in COVID-19 patients. Ophthalmologists should remain vigilant, considering the potential for ocular symptoms to precede respiratory manifestations. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive patient assessments and preventive measures in ophthalmic practices.

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Coronavirus disease 2019EpidemiologyOphthalmic manifestationsPandemicPublic healthSevere acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2

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