Effect of Contrast Sensitivity in Macular Hole

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Published May 3, 2019
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Vol. 2 No. 03 (2019): International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review

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Partha Haradhan Chowdhury, Brinda Haren Shah, Nripesh Tiwari
Shree Satchandi Jankalyan Samiti Netra Prasikshan Sansthan, Pauri, Affiliated to Uttarakhand State Medical Faculty, Dehradun, India

Abstract

PURPOSE: The aim of the study is to analyze the effect on Contrast Sensitivity in cases of Macular Hole


METHODOLOGY: Prospective cross sectional study was performed at tertiary eye care centers within the period of 2.5 years. Screening was done and subjects were taken to tertiary eye care centers for further evaluation. Subjects with macular hole were included and visual functions along with slit lamp evaluation and fundus evaluation were performed. Mean score of the Contrast Sensitivity was considered for evaluation. Data was analyzed using SPSS software version 20 and Microsoft Office Excel version 10.


 RESULTS: 58 subjects were included in the study. Out of that 71 % were males. Normal value of Contrast Sensitivity is 1.95 CPM. In cases of Macular hole, it is deteriorated to 1.73 CPM.


CONCLUSION: Contrast sensitivity decreases significantly in cases of Macular hole

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Author Biography

Partha Haradhan Chowdhury, Brinda Haren Shah, Nripesh Tiwari, Shree Satchandi Jankalyan Samiti Netra Prasikshan Sansthan, Pauri, Affiliated to Uttarakhand State Medical Faculty, Dehradun, India

Department of Optometry

How to Cite
Nripesh Tiwari, P. H. C. B. H. S. (2019). Effect of Contrast Sensitivity in Macular Hole. International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research and Review, 2(03), 53–55. Retrieved from http://ijmscrr.in/index.php/ijmscrr/article/view/26