Abstract

RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATARACT: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY

*Sujitha Ravindran, C.I.Sajeeth, Dhanya C.S.

ABSTRACT

Title: Risk factors associated with the development of cataract – A prospective study. Study background: Blinding eye diseases are highly prevalent in many developing countries, one of the major cause of blindness being cataract. Various risk factors are associated with the development of cataract. The aim of the study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with the development of the disease. The major risk factors evaluated include age, sex, smoking, alcoholism and various co morbid conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Study site : The study was conducted at two different hospitals at Palakkad district. Study period :It was questionnaire based study conducted for a period of six months from April 2013 to October 2013.

Keywords: Cataract, Age ,Diabetes, Hypertension.