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Analysis of 400 cases of posterior segment diseases visiting retina clinic of Nepal eye hospital

Objective: To determine the disease pattern of 400 patients attending Nepal Eye Hospital for strategic planning. Materials and methods: A retrospective hospital based analysis of 400 cases visiting Retina Clinic of Nepal Eye Hospital (NEH) over a period of one year was carried out in order to know the disease pattern for planning purpose. Results: Males slightly outnumbered females (58% versus 42%). The diseases were more common in age group 50 to 59 years. Diabetes mellitus with or without retinopathy was the commonest cause (20.25 %) for attendance in retina clinic followed by hypertensive retinopathy and venous occlusive disorders. Keywords: Posterior segment disease pattern, diabetic retinopathy, hypertension, venous occlusive disease.