Electrolyte Imbalance in Cataract Patients.
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2012-03
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100 cataract patients of IGGMC attending Biochemistry
OPD for routine Blood sugar, were estimated for serum
electrolyte level i.e. Sodium, Potassium level and compared
with normal healthy age related ( 50-70 yrs) control by t
test. Plasma Glucose level (to rule out Diabetes) and serum
Creatinine (to rule out renal disorder) in both cases and
control were also studied. Result of our study shows
Elevation in serum Na level in cataract pts mean 148.52 +
/-4.13 meq/lt compared to control mean 139.26 +/-3.08
meq/lt (p value 0.001) which is significantly high.
Normal Serum Na level is required to maintain proper
water electrolyte balance across lens membrane that in turn
is also responsible for maintaining lens membrane
permeability. Elevation in serum Na level in cataract pts
may result into its further increase in aqueous humor of
lens which may lead to osmotic imbalance across lens
membrane and aggravate, progression of disease.
We conclude that salt restricted Diet must be advised in
Cataract patients so as to maintain normal electrolyte balance
which may prevent further progression of disease.
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Rewatkar M, Lokhande M, Muddeshwar M G, Ghosh K. Electrolyte Imbalance in Cataract Patients. Indian Medical Gazette. 2012 Mar ; 145 (3): 89-91.