Ophthalmic and Otorhinolaryngology Findings in Covid-19 Recovered Patients in North India

Abstract

Background- Many patients suffered from covid-19 and the infection varied in presentation from mild to life threatening complications. Many of them also presented with delayed manifestations after recovery. Among such cases, many patients presented with ophthalmic and ENT (ear, nose and throat) ndings which are important for treating physician as it can have long term implications on the population. Aim - To evaluate ophthalmic and ENT manifestations in patients after recovery from Covid-19. Material and Method- The study included 106 patients who presented in Eye and ENT out-patient department after recovering from covid-19 but now presenting with ophthalmic and ENT ndings that were not present earlier. Data was analyzed and interpreted as number, percentages and mean. Conclusion- even after recovering from covid-19 infection, many patients reported different ophthalmic and ENT manifestations which may or may not be related to Covid -19 but were developed in patients after acquiring Covid infection. Denite association of Covid with such late manifestations needs even larger number of people.