Chief & Presenting Author: Dr.VEERLA LAUKYA JYOTHSNA DEVI

Co Author(s): Dr.Anita Minj, Dr.Pradeep Kumar Panigrahi, Dr.Kakarla Divya Sri

Abstract

Study design: Cross-sectional study
Purpose: To assess clinical profile of patients presenting with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and to assess the prevalence of raised serum Homocysteine (Hcy) levels in RVO patients and its correlation with visual acuity (VA) and central retinal thickness (CRT).
Methods: A total of 50 participants with RVO were included. Comprehensive ocular examinations and Serum Hcy estimation were done.
Results: BRVO was the most common variant seen in 60% of cases. Serum Hcy was raised in 64% of patients. Mean serum Hcy in patients with normal and raised levels was 10.87±2.53µmol/L and 24.89 ± 11.60µmol/L respectively. Raised serum Hcy levels were not associated with poorer initial VA or greater CRT.
Conclusion: RVO is commonly associated with raised serum Hcy levels. No association of elevated levels of Hcy with VA and CRT at presentation.