Abstract

Study Design:Observational
Purpose: This study aims to evaluate ocular findings in diagnosed cases of pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis in children.
Methods: The study included children with various type of pulmonary and extra pulmonary tuberculosis. All these children referred to ophthalmology department to rule out ocular manifestation
Results: A total of 90 children were diagnosed with tuberculosis The mean age of presentation is 4±7 years. 30 (33.7 %) were a diagnosed case of pulmonary kochs, 52 (58.4 %) had tubercular meningitis remaining 7 (7.8%) had other extra pulmonary kochs. Most common anterior segment finding was lateral rectus palsy in 14 (15.5%) children, the most common posterior segment finding was papilledema in 20 (22.2%) children.
Conclusion: Tuberculosis is one of those pandemic in the world that can affect each and every organ of the body. A timely diagnosis of ocular findings can prevent these children from permanent ocular morbidity and blindness.