Comparison of tear function among newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS under treatment

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Author Details : Ramya Ramadass, R Poornima, C. Ananda Vayaravel*

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 130-135

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijooo.2022.027

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Abstract

Purpose: To compare the tear function among newly diagnosed Polycystic Ovary Syndrome subjects and Polycystic Ovary syndrome under treatment.
Materials and Methods: Seventy Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) subjects were included in the study with age ranging from 18 to 35 years, consisting of 35 subjects in group 1 as newly diagnosed PCOS and 35 in group 2 as PCOS under treatment. The subjects underwent comprehensive eye examination and slit lamp examination. Participants were asked to answer the ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaire to know the symptoms of dry eye and the following tests such as Schirmer’s 1 and 2, Tear film break-up test (TBUT) was performed to know the tear functions.
Results: No difference was found in OSDI scores when comparing two groups. Both Schirmer’s test and TBUT test were significant. When both the groups are compared Schirmer’s 1 p value for right eye is 0.001, left eye is 0.023.Schirmer’s 2 p value for right eye is 0.002, left eye is 0.001.However TBUT p value for right eye and left eye is 0.00.
Conclusion: Through our findings we suggest that patients who are under treatment for PCOS, should take ophthalmic examination, especially for dry eye.
 
Keywords: Polycystic ovary syndrome, Dry eye, Schirmer's test, Tear film break­up time, Ocular Surface Disease index questionnaire.

How to cite : Ramadass R, Poornima R, Vayaravel C A, Comparison of tear function among newly diagnosed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and PCOS under treatment. IP Int J Ocul Oncol Oculoplasty 2022;8(2):130-135

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