FREQUENCY OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS WITH REFERENCE TO RISK FACTORS IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL IN SOUTH WESTERN MAHARASHTRA

Abstract

AIM: To estimate the frequency of Diabetic Retinopathy and the possible risk factors associated with Diabetic Retinopathy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients of diagnosed type 2 Diabetes Mellitus attending Ophthalmology Outpatient Department in Government Medical College and Hospital, Miraj during the study period were included. History was taken and a complete ophthalmic examination was done. Diabetic Retinopathy was graded according to ETDRS classification. Data was analyzed using SPSS 22 version software. RESULT: A total of 275 patients with diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus were examined. Frequency of diabetic retinopathy in the study was 30.91%. Significant association was found with male gender (p=0.008), duration of Diabetes Mellitus more than 10 years (p<0.001), positive family history (p<0.001), use of insulin (p<0.001), raised systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p<0.001), fasting and post prandial blood sugar levels (p<0.001). Age, smoking status and body mass index were not found to be significant risk factors for the development of diabetic retinopathy.