Volume : X, Issue : II, February - 2020

ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS, EFFECTS OF DIABETIS ON EYE, NEED FOR REGULAR CHECK–UP

Dr P Ashasri

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AIM : To determine awareness among diabetic patients regarding need for regular eye examination and complications of diabetes on eye. MATERIALS AND METHODS : A cross sectional study conducted using questionnaire including demographic data, history and duration of diabetes milletus , effects of diabetes on eye, practise on regular eye check up and systemic complications among 150 diabetic patients. RESULTS : 84.6% (127) belong to low socioeconomic class , 47.3 %(71) had blood sugar level check up every 3–4 months, 65.3%(98)does not know specific effects of diabetes on eye. 74.6%( 112) know atleast one systemic complication of diabetes, 20.6%(31) aware of diabetes leading to defective vision but not aware of regular eye screening. 14%(21) aware of regular screening of their eyes. 6%(9) aware of diabetic retinopathy. CONCLUSION : Awareness among diabetic patients about systemic complications was more and awareness on specific effects on eye and the need for regular eye check up was less . comprehensive efforts are needed to increase awareness on side effects and eye screening to reduce defective vsion and blindness in future in the community

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ANALYSIS OF AWARENESS IN DIABETIC PATIENTS, EFFECTS OF DIABETIS ON EYE, NEED FOR REGULAR CHECK-UP, DR P ASHASRI INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-10 | Issue-2 | February-2020

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