DR. VISHWANATH PRATAP

DR. PAMPA HALDER, DR. SOUMI KANJI

Abstract

Introduction: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), mainly represented by Ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) is a group of chronic diseases of unknown origin and spontaneously recurring. Approximately 10%–13% of IBD patients experience ocular manifestations.

Aims and objectives: This study was conducted with the aim of determining the prevalence and types of ocular manifestation in IBD.

Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with IBD were examined. This study is a observational study. Total study population is 80 patients (160 eyes).

Results: Prevelance of ocular manifestation was found to be 13.75%. Mean duration of IBD was 5.4 years. 8 Anterior uveitis (5%) ,12 episcleritis (7.5%) ,2 scleritis(1.25%). No changes were observed in 86.25% of the eyes.

Conclusion: Ocular manifestations may be associated with serious vision threatening complications, IBD Patients should be educated about the symptoms of ocular complications and advised to seek ophthalmic care promptly.