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  • Title: Analysis of 400 cases of posterior segment diseases visiting retina clinic of Nepal Eye hospital.
    Author: Karki DB, Malla OK, Byanju RN, Shrestha S.
    Journal: Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ); 2003; 1(3):161-5. PubMed ID: 16388223.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To determine the disease pattern of 400 patients attending Nepal Eye Hospital for strategic planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective hospital based analysis of 400 cases visiting Retina Clinic of Nepal Eye Hospital (NEH) over a period of one year was carried out in order to know the disease pattern for planning purpose. RESULTS: Males slightly outnumbered females (58% versus 42%). The diseases were more common in age group 50 to 59 years. Diabetes mellitus with or without retinopathy was the commonest cause (20.25 %) for attendance in retina clinic followed by hypertensive retinopathy and venous occlusive disorders.
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