BACKGROUND: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is known to be very high in the Indian subcontinent. Indian patients demonstrate certain distinct features i.e., onset at a younger age, a strong genetic predisposition and less common obesity. It is estimated that 79.4 million people in India will have Diabetes by the year 2030. The rapid increase in the number of persons with Diabetes is expected to lead to an increase in the number of persons with ocular complications of diabetes. Few studies have reported the magnitude and distribution of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in India. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major cause of avoidable blindness in both the developing and the developed countries. Patients with diabetic retinopathy (DR) are 25 times more likely to become blind than non-diabetics. Studies of various complications in Indian diabetics is therefore of great interest and very few studies are available on the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy from India. This study aims to estimate the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in type 2 diabetes and the possible risk factors associated with DR. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and the possible risk factors associated with DR METHODS: Source of Data The materials for the present study will be drawn from patients attending the outpatient department of Ophthalmology at Chigateri General Hospital and Bapuji Hospital attached to J.J.M Medical College, Davangere from November 2010 to September 2012. Method of collection of Data (including sampling procedures if any): A minimum of 100 cases with Type 2 Diabetes in CG hospital and Bapuji Hospital, Davangere will be selected for the study. A careful and detailed history will be taken regarding the duration and symptoms of the disease. Thorough systemic examination will be done. Investigations like routine blood, urine examination, FBS/PLBS and Lipid Profile will be done. This will be followed by a detailed Eye examination including: Examination of adnexae and extraocular structures i.e. the examination of face, orbits, eyebrows, eyelids, palpebral fissure, extraocular movements and lacrimal sac. Examination of anterior segment by slit lamp biomicroscopy Examination of the posterior segment by ophthalmoscopy (direct and indirect) and +90D biomicroscopy. Fundus Photography followed by Fluorescein Angiography (if required) will be undertaken for positive cases. Recording of visual acuity and intraocular pressure (applanation) will be done. RESULTS: A total of 1711 patients (M: 941, F: 770) were screened and 223 type 2 diabetic patients were enrolled in the study (137 males (61.4%) 86 females (38.6%). The Mean age was 55.92 + 10.027 (Males: 56.12 + 10.218 years and females: 55.73 + 9.836 years). Mean duration of Diabetes was 6.83 + 5.694. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes among the study population was 13.03 %. (17.03% for males and 11.16% for females).The Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy among type 2 diabetic was 30.49% (68out of 223 patients). Male preponderance was present among DR patients (40cas...
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