Assessment of Visual Acuity among Diabetic Patients
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction : Diabetes is as yet a noteworthy reason for visual hindrance and visual deficiency in individuals of working age. As the pervasiveness of diabetes is rising, visual impairment among these patients speaks to a developing worldwide medical issue. The present study was planned to assess the visual acuity among diabetic patients. Material and methods: The present study was conducted in the department of Anesthesia, Government Medical College, Amritsar. The study was conducted on eyes of 50 patients, 25 diabetic and 25 non diabetic visiting the outpatient department. The refractive status of the patients was measured by automated refractometer, and then refraction was done subjectively by means of Snellen’s test type charts. The Visual acuity scores for all the patients were recorded and were subject for analysis. Results: In diabetic patients group, 15 patients were male and 10 patients were females. In Non-diabetic patients group 13 were males and 12 were females. Maximum numbers of diabetic patients, both male (n=10) and female (n=8) are in group 51-60 years age group. The maximum no. of diabetic eyes (30%) had best corrected visual acuity 6/18. In contrast to this, maximum no. of non-diabetic eyes (38%) had best corrected visual acuity 6/9. Conclusion: Based on the findings of present study, we conclude that non-diabetic eyes are found to be having better best corrected visual acuity than diabetic.
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Ajay Jurangal, Ankur Singh
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