Awareness of Diabetic retinopathy among Indian patients of Diabetes mellitus visiting tertiary care centres
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy is asymptomatic in early stages, but leads to gradual visual impairment, and comprises 4.8% of the global causes of blindness; it is worthy that it is detected early and treated as early as possible. Given that the reported prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in India ranges from 7.3 to 25%, we undertook a study to ascertain the level of awareness of retinopathy in adult patients with diabetes mellitus of any type, attending tertiary care hospital of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Materials & Method: This is an observational, cross sectional questionnaire based study. 500 adult patients of type 1 DM and type 2 DM were evaluated for possible inclusion in this study. Each patient was asked to fill a semi structured questionnaire. All clinical data was recorded on a Case Report Form. After filling the questionnaire, each patient was given a patient information sheet (PIS) consisting of general information about Diabetic Retinopathy. Results: Out of 500 responders, 55% reported that they were advised by their treating physician that blindness is a complication of diabetes. 45% were unaware. Only 15% of patients expressed awareness that they are at a risk of developing cataracts. Less than half (40%) of patients were informed by their healthcare provider that they need a routine yearly dilated eye exam due to their underlying diabetes. The majority (74% in total) had not had an eye exam in the past year, with 45% of this cohort indicating that they had not been informed by their doctor to do so. Conclusion: A large number of our patients remain unaware of the complications of their diabetes, and hence may not seek its management. Subjects’ awareness of potential complications and their prevention is a potentially modifiable risk factor that might be improved through education.
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Abhishek Singhai
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