Ocular Changes in Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy in a Tertiary Care Centre

Dr. K. Varsha Roopa, Dr. P. Revathi

Abstract: Aim: To evaluate ocular changes in Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (Gestational Hypertension, Pre - eclampsia, Eclampsia and Chronic hypertension). Study Design: Retrospective study. Period of Study: 1 year. Materials and Methods: In a period of 1 year from April 2023 to March 2024, a total 92 cases have been encountered with Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (HDP) in our college. Details like parity, age, gestational age, systemic symptoms and ocular signs and symptoms were noted and clinically evaluated. Fundoscopy was done at the bedside of the patient. Conclusion: Severe cases of HDP indicates higher ocular changes. Fundal examination is important to assess severity of the disease i. e progression of retinal changes correlates with the severity of the disease and also perinatal outcome.

Keywords: Gestational HTN, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, chronic HTN, Ocular, Fundus