OCULAR MANIFESTATIONS OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

Abstract

Background: Extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) are often observed in patients with Inammatory bowel disease (IBD). Approximately 10%–13% of IBD patients present with ocular manifestations which can be potentially sight threatening. They occur more frequently in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) than Ulcerative Colitis (UC). They can occasionally manifest before the usual intestinal manifestations. It is important to understand the clinical presentation of possible ocular manifestations in order to initiate appropriate treatment and to help prevent signicant visual morbidity. Aim of this study is to determine theAims and objectives: prevalence and types of ocular manifestations in IBD. Patients attending the Gastroenterology outpatient department atMaterials and methods: R. G. Kar Medical college, Kolkata having diagnosed with IBD were selected for the study. They underwent complete ophthalmological examination. This study is a prospective observational study. Total of 160 patients were examined and ndings noted. The prevalence ofResults: ocular manifestations in our study was found to be 13.75%. The mean age was 32.5 years (23-63 years). There were 52 females (32.5%) and 108 males (67.5%). The mean duration of IBD was 5.4 years. Various ocular manifestations found in our study were 12 episcleritis (7.5%), 8 anterior uveitis (5%) and 2 scleritis (1.25%). Patients with IBD can have sight threatening ocular complications. They should be educatedConclusion: about the symptoms of ocular complications and advised to seek ophthalmic care promptly.