DR. ANKITA SINGH

DR. (LT.COL) PONINDER KUMAR DOGRA, DR. JAYA KAUSHIK, RAKESH SHETTY

Abstract

Purpose: To observe ocular manifestations in patients of psoriasis. Methods: All the diagnosed cases of Psoriasis were included in this study. Relevant details of disease duration, type of Psoriasis, treatment undertaken and ocular symptoms were obtained. Disease severity was quantified using the PASI score. Ocular examination included Slit lamp, intraocular pressure, Schirmer I and II tests, tear breakup time. Results: Out of 126 patients of Psoriasis, ocular manifestations were seen in 76 patients (60.3%). Dry eyes (27%) and Blepharitis (15.9%) were the most common ocular manifestations. Uveitis was seen in 3.2%patients.There was no statistical correlation between duration of the disease and ocular manifestations. The ocular manifestations were more common in patients with PASI Score >10. Conclusion: In our study prevalence of ocular manifestation was 60.3% which increased with the increasing PASI score. Hence, routine ocular examination is recommended in Psoriasis patients.