DIABETIC RETINOPATHY- AN OVERVIEW
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 64
Abstract
BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a major cause of avoidable blindness in both the developing and the developed countries. Significant technological advances have taken place to improve the diagnostic accuracy of diabetic retinopathy. In the last three decades, the treatment strategies have been revised to include besides laser photocoagulation, early surgical interventions and pharmacotherapies. MATERIALS AND METHODS This hospital-based cross-sectional study is done on 206 Diabetic patients for the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in the Outpatient Department of Ophthalmology, Rajah Muthiah Medical College and Hospital. Patients of all age groups with Type- I, Type- II Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes attending the OPD were studied. RESULTS Diabetic retinopathy is common in 51 - 60 age group. Males were commonly affected. Duration of diabetes is associated with incidence and progression of retinopathy. Majority of patients with proliferative retinopathy were on insulin. CONCLUSION It is a preventable cause of blindness in developing countries. Timely intervention with laser saves the patient from severe visual loss.
Authors and Affiliations
Sridevi V
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP231490
- DOI 10.14260/Jemds/2017/1008
- Views 115
- Downloads 0
CLINICAL PROFILE OF FALCIPARUM MALARIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY- A HOSPITAL-BASED OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
BACKGROUND Malaria is very frequent in our state and acute kidney injury is a frequent complication. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the clinical features of falciparum malaria and its impact on kidney func...
NON-RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL COMPARING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BIORESORBABLE PLATES VERSUS TITANIUM MINIPLATES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MANDIBULAR FRACTURES UNDER GENERAL ANAESTHESIA
BACKGROUND Mandibular fracture treatment includes restoration of anatomic form and function with establishment of occlusion. Different methods are used to provide stable fixation like metallic compression plates, mini pl...
AN ANALYSIS OF DEMOGRAPHIC CLINICAL & HEMATOLOGICAL PROFILE OF DENGUE FEVER
[b] BACKGROUND[/b]: Dengue fever is one of the most significant vector borne disease in terms of morbidity & mortality. [b]METHODS[/b]: The study is aimed at analyzing demographic, clinical presentation an...
A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY ON MENSTRUAL HYGIENE AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN URBAN HEALTH CENTER FIELD PRACTICE AREA OF A MEDICAL COLLEGE IN WEST GODAVARI DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH
[b] BACKGROUND[/b]: Awareness on menstruation and its problems during adolescent period is required to prevent increased incidence of reproductive tract infections and other problems. Hence the present study was...
CORRELATION OF HER2/NEU EXPRESSION AND HISTOPATHOLOGICAL GRADING AND STAGING OF COLORECTAL CARCINOMAS
BACKGROUND Colorectal cancer ranks third among the most common leading causes of cancer-related mortality in the world. HER2/neu oncogene is one of four epidermal growth factor receptors. Overexpression of HER2/neu was s...