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Volume 12 Issue 2 ( April- June) 2023

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Observation of Visual Abnormalities in Patients Suffering from Acute Methanol Poisoning
Dr.Rakesh Kumar Mishra, Dr. Amritesh Kumar, Dr. Divya Vardaini

Aim: Observation of Visual Abnormalities in Patients Suffering from Acute Methanol Poisoning. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional retrospective investigation, the data from all of the patients' medical files who had been diagnosed with methanol poisoning were analyzed and compared. Patients who were less than 16 years old and who had been diagnosed with methanol poisoning were eligible for participation in the research if their medical records were accessible in the hospital's archives. The medical history of the patients, the amount of methanol found in their blood, or the conclusive diagnosis of the attending physician all contributed to the diagnosis of methanol poisoning. Results: Vision difficulties were the most prevalent clinical manifestation, accounting for eighty percent of all cases, in comparison to respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. In addition, 48 (48%) of the people who participated in the survey acknowledged having used alcohol in the past. Just two patients who had lost their eyesight had already passed away. According to Table 1, 36 patients (or 36%) had blindness, whereas 38 patients (or 38%) exhibited hazy vision. None of the people who participated in the research exhibited photophobia. During the eye examination, six of the study's participants (6%) had miosis, and six of the study's participants (6%) had mydriasis. In addition, 10 (10%) of the people who participated in the research had no pupil reaction. Just ten (10%) of the individuals had symptoms of metabolic acidosis. Conclusion: The current study found a higher incidence of visual disturbances in patients suffering from acute methanol poisoning compared to previous research that looked at the same topic. The prevention of methanol poisoning should receive more attention from those in charge of healthcare management and policy.

 
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