Chief & Presenting Author: Dr. Zeba Khan

Co Author(s): Dr.Indrayudh Bandyopadhyay

Abstract

Abstract:
HTN disorders of pregnancy lead to pathological changes which contributes to maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Retinal involvement is quite common, though rarely investigated. Retinal vasculature may provide clue to status of vessels in other parts of body like placental circulation.

Methods:A hospital-based descriptive study which included 100 patients diagnosed as preeclampsia/eclampsia,with written consent were included.Thorough history taking and examination done. Anterior segment examination, visual acuity and dilated fundus examination was done.

Results: Ocular symptoms were seen in 20% of severe preeclampsia and in 100% of eclampsia. Blurred vision was the most common ocular complaint. Fundus changes were seen in 46.7% total study subjects. Systolic blood pressure and serum creatinine were found predictive of changes in fundus. Fetal growth restriction was found to be significantly associated with fundus involvement.