A Clinical Study of the Ocular Complications of Diabetes Mellitus
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 10
Abstract
Complications of diabetes mellitus (DM) are progressive and lead to several ocular complications such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic papillopathy, glaucoma, cataract, and ocular surface diseases. There is recent recognition of the potential for diabetes to reach epidemic proportions and the possible implications on visual impairment in India, especially as rural areas in India rapidly “urbanise” .Ocular complications of diabetes manifests in myriad ways, but manifestations of diabetes other than diabetic retinopathy are easily overlooked. A total of 380 patients who have been admitted with various ocular conditions at our institute during January to June 2018 and who are a known case of Type I & Type II Diabetes Mellitus on medical management were included in the study. Patients with Gestational Diabetes and with any other associated comorbid condition ( like Hypertension, CAD, CKD, Epilepsy etc.) were excluded from the study group. The demographic details of the study group were recorded. The history of Diabetes with respect to onset, management, family history, frequency of consultation, previous Ophthalmic consultations, awareness of ocular manifestations were documented. Results analysed and discussed.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr Pasupala Vasudev Anand, Dr Goli Sridhar
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