A comparative study on the intraocular pressure among diabetic and non-diabetic patients
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health issues affecting people across nations. The complications of diabetes mellitus affects vital organs of human body, among which eyes are more susceptible to diabetic complications likeprimary open angle glaucoma. Increased IOP is one of the complications faced by diabetics. The pathogenesis behind this correlation is not clearly understood. Difference in IOP among diabetic and non-diabetic patients were analysed in this study. Materials and Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was carried out. A complete ophthalmologic examination was done. Intraocular pressure was recorded using a Goldmann applanation tonometry. Gonioscopy and perimetry was planned if IOP> 21mmHg or optic disc changes suggestive of glaucoma were present. Dilated fundus examination was done. Results: 150 patients who met the inclusion criteria were taken for the study. The mean IOP ± SD in eyes of patients with diabetes was 16.4 ±1.32 and in eyes of patients without diabetes was 12.9 ±1.09. A significant difference in mean intraocular pressure was observed in patients with diabetes when compared with non-diabetic patients. Conclusion: This study shows significantly higher intraocular pressures in patients with Type 2 diabetics. This would suggest that diabetics should be monitored regularly for intraocular pressure to detect an early onset of glaucoma.
Authors and Affiliations
NP Vidhya, Sutapa Das, R. Priyadarshini, M. Subashini, Kaviraj Mahadevan
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