AN ASSESSMENT OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN CASES OF TYPE-II DIABETES MELLITUS

Objectives: To assess the frequency of diabetic retinopathy in newly diagnosed type-II diabetics.

Materials & Methods: This cross sectional study was conducted at Department of Ophthalmology Pak Red Crescent Medical College Lahore from June 2018 to December 2018 over the period of 6 months. Total 113 newly diagnosed patients of type II diabetes mellitus, having age from 30-60 years either male or female were selected. Diabetic retinopathy was assessed in selected patients. 

Results: Total 113 diabetics were selected for this study.  Age range in this study was from 30 to 60 years with mean age of 45.46 ± 7.40 years. Out of 113 diabetics, retinopathy was found in 18 (16%) patients.  Diabetic retinopathy was noted in 08 (11.59%) male patients and 10 (22.73%) female patients.  Statistically insignificant association between diabetic retinopathy and gender was found with p value 0.115.  Diabetic retinopathy was noted in 04 (26.67%) patients, 03 (13.64%) patients, 04 (14.81%) patients, and 07 (14.29%) patients respectively.  But insignificant association between diabetic retinopathy and educational status was noted with p value 0.682.

Conclusion: Results of present study was showed higher percentage of patients with diabetic retinopathy.  Most of the diabetics were male as compared to female.  Slightly higher rate of diabetic retinopathy was found in female. 

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, retinopathy, insulin.