Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients
Joint Authors
Bozkurt, Banu
Saritas, Tuba Berra
Simsek, Baris
Cakmak, Zeynep
Ozdemir, Mehmet
Yosunkaya, Alper
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Patients in intensive care units (ICU) are at increased risk of corneal abrasions and infectious keratitis due to poor eyelid closure, decreased blink reflex, and increased exposure to pathogenic microorganisms.
The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ocular surface problems in patients who stayed in ICU more than 7 days and were consulted by an ophthalmologist.
There were 26 men and 14 women with a mean age of 40.1 ± 18.15 years (range 17–74 years).
Conjunctiva hyperemia, mucopurulent or purulent secretion, corneal staining, and corneal filaments were observed in 56.25%, 36.25%, 15%, and 5% of the eyes, respectively.
Keratitis was observed in 4 patients (10%) who were treated successfully with topical antibiotics.
Mean Schirmers test results were 7.6 ± 5.7 mm/5 min (median 6.5 mm/5 min) in the right, and 7.9 ± 6.3 mm/5 min (median 7 mm/5 min) in the left eyes.
Schirmers test results were <5 mm/5 min in 40% of the subjects.
The parameters did not show statistically significant difference according to mechanical ventilation, sedation, and use of inotropes.
As ICU patients are more susceptible to develop dry eye, keratopathy, and ocular infections, they should be consulted by an ophthalmologist for early diagnosis of ocular surface disorders.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saritas, Tuba Berra& Bozkurt, Banu& Simsek, Baris& Cakmak, Zeynep& Ozdemir, Mehmet& Yosunkaya, Alper. 2013. Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032627
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saritas, Tuba Berra…[et al.]. Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032627
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saritas, Tuba Berra& Bozkurt, Banu& Simsek, Baris& Cakmak, Zeynep& Ozdemir, Mehmet& Yosunkaya, Alper. Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1032627
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1032627