A study on measurement of Intra Ocular Pressure in Diabetic and Non�Diabetic Individuals.

Dr. Swarastra P Singh; Dr.Rajeev Kumar

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

A study on measurement of Intra Ocular Pressure in Diabetic and Non�Diabetic Individuals.

Dr. Swarastra P Singh, Dr. Rajeev Kumar

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes mellitus is an important ocular risk factor with the occurrence of retinopathy, certain types of lens opacification (cataract), intraocular pressure increase and also, open angle glaucoma during its course .Objectives: The main objective of this study was to compare IOP in normal subjects and subjects with diabetes (type 2 diabetes) between 40–70 years age. Material and Methods: 100 subjects, aged between 40–70 years out of which 50 were diabetics and 50 non diabetics (control group) were included in our study after obtaining their consent. IOP was measured in both eyes using non contact digital tonometer (NT–P–530 by NIDEK) and recorded. Subjects height in metre’s, weight in kg was recorded. BMI is calculated as weight (kg) / height (in m2) . Blood glucose was estimated using Glucometer. P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 17. Results: Age and sex ratio did not differ significantly between the two groups (???? = 0.35; 0.69). Baseline glucose levels were higher in the group of diabetic patients (???? < 0.001). The mean IOP was 16.0±4.7 mm Hg and 17.0±4.5 mm Hg. There was a significant difference between the mean IOP amongst the diabetics and normal subjects (p=0.035; p=0.015). Conclusion: We concluded that there is a significant association between blood glucose levels and IOP variation, especially in diabetic patients.