Study of Serum Sodium and Potassium Levels in Senile Cataract Patients in PBM Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: The crystalline lens, responsible for focusing light on the retina, relies on electrolyte balance for maintaining transparency. Alterations in serum sodium and potassium levels have been implicated in lens opacity and cataract formation. Current study aims to assess these alterations in senile cataract patients in PBM Hospital, Rajasthan. Objectives: 1) To estimate serum sodium and potassium levels in senile cataract patients. 2) To compare these levels with age - matched healthy controls. 3) To analyze role of these electrolytes in cataractogenesis. Materials and Methods: Case - control, hospital - based 200 subjects (100senile cataract patients, 100age and sex - matched controls). Diagnosed cases of senile cataract, aged 45?70years. Serum sodium and potassium levels measured using an automated electrolyte analyzer. Results: Demographics: Mean age of patients: 57.54?7.98 years. Male - to - female ratio in cases: 52: 48. Serum Electrolyte Levels: Significantly elevated in cataract patients (143.15 ? 1.54 mEq/L) compared to controls (139.47?8.86 mEq/L) (p
Keywords: serum sodium, potassium levels, senile cataract, electrolyte balance, cataractogenesis
How to Cite?: Durva Garg, Dr. R. K. Vyas, "Study of Serum Sodium and Potassium Levels in Senile Cataract Patients in PBM Hospital", Volume 14 Issue 4, April 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1841-1843, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25405125802, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25405125802