Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Xiang Q Werdich
Tanzania
Research Article
Prevalence and Severity of Blepharitis Symptoms and Signs amongst Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Author(s): Xiang Q Werdich, Tiffany Ruez and Rishi P SinghXiang Q Werdich, Tiffany Ruez and Rishi P Singh
Purpose: It is recommended that prior to intravitreal injections, ophthalmologists identify and treat comorbidities that predispose a patient to endophthalmitis,. Therefore, in populations that frequently receive intravitreal injections, such as patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), it is important to know the prevalence of these comorbidities. Blepharitis is a disease that is known to predispose to endophthalmitis, however, little is known on the rates of blepharitis within the AMD patient population. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and severity of blepharitis amongst patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: This IRB approved study included 50 patients (21 male, 29 female, age 78.1 ± 8.48 years) with both dry (n=21) and wet (n=29) AMD. Five common ocular surface symptoms and .. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000141