Ocular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patients

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dc.contributor.authorSaritas, Tuba Berra
dc.contributor.authorBozkurt, Banu
dc.contributor.authorSimsek, Baris
dc.contributor.authorCakmak, Zeynep
dc.contributor.authorOzdemir, Mehmet
dc.contributor.authorYosunkaya, Alper
dc.date.accessioned2020-03-26T18:42:41Z
dc.date.available2020-03-26T18:42:41Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.departmentSelçuk Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractPatients in intensive care units (ICU) are at increased risk of corneal abrasions and infectious keratitis due to poor eyelid closure, decreased blink reflex, and increased exposure to pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the ocular surface problems in patients who stayed in ICU more than 7 days and were consulted by an ophthalmologist. There were 26 men and 14 women with a mean age of 40.1 +/- 18.15 years (range 17-74 years). Conjunctiva hyperemia, mucopurulent or purulent secretion, corneal staining, and corneal filaments were observed in 56.25%, 36.25%, 15%, and 5% of the eyes, respectively. Keratitis was observed in 4 patients (10%) who were treated successfully with topical antibiotics. Mean Schirmers test results were 7.6 +/- 5.7 mm/5 min (median 6.5 mm/5 min) in the right, and 7.9 +/- 6.3 mm/5 min (median 7 mm/5 min) in the left eyes. Schirmers test results were <5 mm/5 min in 40% of the subjects. The parameters did not show statistically significant difference according to mechanical ventilation, sedation, and use of inotropes. As ICU patients are more susceptible to develop dry eye, keratopathy, and ocular infections, they should be consulted by an ophthalmologist for early diagnosis of ocular surface disorders.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1155/2013/182038en_US
dc.identifier.issn1537-744Xen_US
dc.identifier.pmid24285933en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ2en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/182038
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/29687
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000326824100001en_US
dc.identifier.wosqualityQ2en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Scienceen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherHINDAWI PUBLISHING CORPORATIONen_US
dc.relation.ispartofSCIENTIFIC WORLD JOURNALen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessen_US
dc.selcuk20240510_oaigen_US
dc.titleOcular Surface Disorders in Intensive Care Unit Patientsen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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