Association of serum lipid level with age related cataract in north western Rajasthan

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate whether serum lipids levels are associated with incidence and type of age related cataract (ARC). Materials and Methods: This was a analytical observational study conducted at Department of Ophthalmology of S.P. Medical College and Associated Group of Hospitals, Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. A random sample size of 200 subjects who met the inclusion criteria was recruited. Statistical Analysis: Data were analyzed and statistically evaluated using SPSS-PC-25 version. Results: In the present study we found that mean age for control group was 50.84 years and 60.91 years for case group. In control group 69% male patients were seen while in case group 53% male patients were present. The mean Serum CHO level was found to be 204.66 ± 50.76 mg/dl in control subjects and it was found to be 226.63 ± 59.63 mg/dl in the subjects with age-related cataract (ARC). The mean Serum TG level was found to be 113.70 ± 59.92 mg/dl in control subjects and it was found to be 149.35 ± 68.12mg/dl in the subjects with age-related cataract (ARC). The mean Serum HDL level was found to be 58.65 ± 15.25 mg/dl in control subjects and it was found to be 53.12 ± 11.28 mg/dl in the subjects with age-related cataract (ARC). Conclusion: Our study found association between serum lipid profiles with age related cataract in the population. Our findings indicate a need for health promotional activities and health care access for controlling this modifiable factor among the ageing population of the country.