Dr.Rakhi P Dcruz

Abstract

A total of 23 eyes of 23 patients which presented with tick bite in and around eyes from june -august 2022 were included in the study.All the removed ticks were sent for microbiological analysis and species identification .Course of the disease, ocular complications, incidence of systemic manifestations ,visual outcome, and investigations are discussed.Serological investigations were sent as per physician orders and frequent follow ups and documentation was done.A total of 11 patients developed systemic manifestations which were treated immediately as per physician consultation and hence major morbidity was avoided. 7 eyes developed retinal manifestations which were managed successfully.Awareness regarding the ocular& systemic manifestations of tick borne diseases and need for careful ocular examination and fundus evaluation and frequent follow ups during the latent period and prompt referral to physician on suspicion of systemic disease is crucial.