DR. RAKENDU PUTHIYEDATH

DR. AMITHA SUNNY, DR. ANTHRAYOS C.V. KAKKANATT

Abstract

AIMS:

To compare intraocular pressure, central corneal thickness, central macular thickness, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, Schirmers test and tear break up time between the eyes of women with and without PCOS.

METHODS AND MATERIAL:

This study included 60 eyes of 30 women with PCOS(Group 1) and 60 eyes of 30 healthy women(Group 2). Intraocular pressures,central corneal thickness, retinal nerve fiber layer thickness,central macular thickness, Schirmers test and tear break up time(TBUT) were assessed for all women.

RESULTS:

Mean Central Corneal Thickness,RNFL(Average,Superior,Nasal) thickness were significantly higher in the PCOS group(p<0.01). Schirmers test results and Tear Break Up Time values were significantly lower in the PCOS group(both p<0.01). CONCLUSION It is advisable that all women with PCOS undergo an eye examination for dry eye. Hormonal regulations prior to corneal and refractive surgeries may help improve outcomes.