Volume : IV, Issue : VII, July - 2015

PROFILE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE

Dr. Rajesh R Nayak, Dr. Ruchi P Gour, Dr Manjunath Kamath

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 AIM: To investigate the prevalence and determinants of diabetic retinopathy in a tertiary care centre in south India. INTRODUCTION: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a leading cause of preventable blindness in developing and developed countries. Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a specific microvascular complication of DM. Our study intends to outline the magnitude of the DR problem in our community. METHODS: Of the 1143 patients that attended OPD, 111 had DM. Identified patients underwent a battery of examinations and relevant blood investigations. RESULT: Prevalence of DR amongst those screened was 48.64%. The retinopathy profile showed 9.90% cases of mild non proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 14.41 of moderate non proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 7.20% severe non proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 17.11% proliferative diabetic retinopathy, 14.41% macular oedema. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of DR in urban south Indian population is 48.64% and is strongly associated with hypertension

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Dr. Rajesh R Nayak, Dr.Ruchi P Gour, Dr Manjunath Kamath Profile Of Diabetic Retinopathy In A Tertiary Care Centre International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 7 July 2015

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