MAPPING THE BURDEN OF VITREORETINAL DISEASE IN ADULTS: INSIGHTS FROM A TERTIARY EYE CARE CENTER

Background: Posterior segment eye diseases are a significant cause of irreversible blindness. Among these, diabetic retinopathy (DR) and age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) are the most prevalent, while retinal vascular occlusion, hereditary dystrophies, and hypertensive retinopathy contribute substantially. This study aimed to assess the patterns of vitreoretinal disease in adults who visited a tertiary care hospital.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 280 consecutive patients (18 years) who were newly diagnosed with vitreoretinal disease at a tertiary eye care center over a six-month period. Demographic data, systemic illnesses, and ocular findings were also collected.The examinations included assessments of visual acuity, slit-lamp evaluation,fundus examination, and ancillary imaging (optical coherence tomography/B scan).