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Table 2 Types of ocular complications among children with nephrotic syndrome at Mulago National Referral Hospital

From: Prevalence and predictors of ocular complications among children undergoing nephrotic syndrome treatment in a resource-limited setting

Complications

Frequency (n)

Proportion (%)

95%Confidence Interval

Hypertrichosis

71

71

61.1–79.6

Refractive Errors

56

56

45.7–65.9

Allergic conjunctivitis

37

37

27.6–47.2

Elevated IOP

16

16

9.4–24.7

Bacterial conjunctivitis

10

10

4.9–17.6

Blepharitis

10

10

4.9–17.6

Hordeolums

2

2

0.2–7.0

Corneal scar

1

1

0.02–5.4

Cataract

1

1

0.02–5.4

Optic disc pallor

1

1

0.02–5.4

  1. IOP Intraocular pressure