Reasons for Blindness in Lahore - Pakistan

Abstract

Aim: To recognize different patterns of the reasons for blindness in our population. Methods: Retrospective study was conducted at Sharif Medical City Hospital, Lahore & Ittefaq hospital, Lahore. Duration of the study was 2 months. A total 32 patient’s files were obtained from the hospital administration and the secrecy of data was ensured. All cases were handled as anonymous individuals. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS software version 20 was used for analysis of data. Results: A total 32 patient’s data was collected & analyzed. All the patients were between 50 to 70 years old. Most of them were between 59 to 62 years of age. Among these patients female gender was predominant. Posterior capsular Opacities found in 12 patients 12(37.5%). Glaucoma was second leading cause 8(25%). Conclusion: We found that cataract (posterior capsular opacities) was the most wining condition while glaucoma was at number second causing blindness in our society. Majority of causes leading to blindness are treatable awareness is necessary especially in developing countries.