DR. DHRUV GOYAL

DR. NAGBHUSHAN CHOUGULE, DR. MITALI MANGOLI, DR. ARYA WAKANKAR

Abstract

To compare the severity of dry eye in patient with psoriasis and those without psoriasis.

Methodology: Cross sectional study done on 60 diagnosed patients of Psoriasis and 60 patients without psoriasis or other co-morbidities. Evaluation for dry eye was done using Ocular Surface Disease Index (OSDI) questionnaire, Schirmer’s I Test and Tear Film Break – Up Time and recorded.

Results: Chronic plaque type of psoriasis was the most common type of psoriasis observed amongst the patients (81.67%). 70% (42/ 60) patients had dry eye manifestations. Dry eye was common in patients with PASI score > 10.

Conclusions: Psoriatic patients have higher chances of tear film dysfunction and dry eye syndrome emphasising the need of periodic ophthalmological evaluation in them