OCULAR MANIFESTATION OF PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION

Background: The occurrence of pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) causes major visual complications which affect both maternal and fetal wellness. Researchers evaluated the various forms of eye issues which affect patients during pregnancy with hypertension. The study Methods: observed 45 PIH patients during an observational study at City Medical College and Hospital from July 2024 until December 2024. The participants received extensive ophthalmic examination through visual acuity testing as well as slit-lamp biomicroscopy and fundus examination. Results: Subject participants had a mean age of 26.8 ± 4.3 years at their study enrollment. Of the total patients (45), doctors observed ocular manifestations in 33 (73.3%). The most frequent abnormality seen through retinal examinations was recorded in 31 patients out of 45 (68.9%) while changes in conjunctiva were observed in 12 cases (26.7%). A strong association existed between hypertensive retinopathy and systolic blood pressure measurements (r=0.78, p<0.001) as well as proteinuria results (r=0.65, p<0.001). The resear Conclusion: ch demonstrated a high number of eye-related symptoms among PIH patients whose condition worsened based on their blood pressure measurements and protein levels. Ocular complications need early detection through regular screening which helps their proper management.