Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus is classified as a lifestyle disorder that necessitates a collaborative effort involving the patient, their family and the healthcare team. Among young adults in the working age group, retinopathy stands out as the primary cause of new‐onset blindness. As a result, regular screening of patients with diabetes for the early detection of retinal disease holds significant importance. The assessment aims to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) as a means to raise awareness about preventable blindness in individuals with diabetes. This was a hospital‐based, observational, cross‐sectional study. It focused on evaluating visual disorders in a sample of 575 patients who attended Ophthalmology OPD of a Medical College in Central India. The assessment included visual acuity estimation, color vision assessment, slit lamp examination, intraocular pressure measurement, retinoscopy, fundus examination and visual field analysis. Among the posterior segment abnormalities contributing to defective vision, DR was identified in 108 patients (18.78%), while combined retinopathy is observed in 12 patients (2.09%). The most prevalent systemic disease associated with these visual disorders is hypertension, affecting 242 patients (42.09%) in the study population. DR is the predominant manifestation of diabetes mellitus affecting the posterior segment of the eye. The primary objective should be to prevent the development of sight‐threatening retinopathy. This can be achieved through the effective management of hyperglycemia and hypertension, along with regular annual screening fundus examinations for all patients. These measures are crucial in ensuring early detection and timely intervention to minimize the risk of vision loss associated with DR.
How to cite this article:
Sonal Agrawal, Jitendra Manghani, Anjali Dubey and Piyusha Mahashabde. Prevalence of Ocular Abnormalities in Patients of Diabetes Mellitus in Central India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.124.129
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.59218/makrjms.2023.124.129