Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Official Publication of Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2395-1443
Online ISSN: 2395-1451
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Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology (IJCEO) is open access, a peer-reviewed medical journal, published quarterly, online, and in print, by the Innovative Education and Scientific Research Foundation (IESRF) since 2015. To fulfil our aim of rapid dissemination of knowledge, we publish articles ‘Ahead of Print’ on acceptance. In addition, the journal allows free access (Open Access) to its content, which is likely to attract more readers and citations of articles published in IJCEO. Manuscripts must be prepared in more...Original Article
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Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020
Article Page : 383-386
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijceo.2020.082
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetes has become a global epidemic. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of
loss of vision in diabetics. Since the global prevalence of diabetes is estimated to rise exponentially, the
prevalence of DR is also bound to rise. Consequently, a large population will be at risk by DR in near
future.
Materials and Methods: A cross sectional observational study was conducted on eligible diabetic patients.
Demographic data and history was noted. A complete ophthalmic examination in which fundus was
examined by +90 D and +20D lenses. Statistical analysis was performed.
Results: Out of 291 eligible patients, 159 (55%)were males. 76 (26.11%) had DR of which 43
(27.04%)were males. For duration of diabetes (years) <5>10, DR was found in 5 (6.57%),
30 (39.47%) and 41 (53.94%) respectively. DR in age groups (years) of <40>80,was
1(2%),32(25%), 44(30%) and 9(100%) respectively. Mild, moderate, severe NPDR and PDR were found in
39(51.31%), 17(22.36%), 13 (17.1%) and 7 (9.2%) patients respectively.
Conclusion: The prevalence of DR is very high in Indian population. Diabetic patients are unaware of
development of DR in early stages. The severity of DR rises with increase in duration of diabetes.
Keywords: Diabetic retinopathy, Prevalence, NPDR, PDR, Risk factors.
How to cite : Mehta R , Punjabi S , Bedi N , Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy: A tertiary care centre based study. Indian J Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2020;6(3):383-386
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