Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Subjects Visiting Diabetic Centers of Lahore, Pakistan: Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy in Diabetic Subjects

Saima Sharif; Farkhanda Manzoor; Farah Khan; Shagufta Naz

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i02.1299

Authors

Saima Sharif Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
Farkhanda Manzoor Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan
Farah Khan Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan
Shagufta Naz Department of Zoology, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i02.1299

Keywords:

Diabetic Retinopathy, Glycemic Control, Sedentary Lifestyle, Glycated Hemoglobin

Abstract

One of the chronic illnesses with the highest rate of growth in the globe and a major contributor to acquired visual loss is diabetes mellitus (DM). Globally, diabetic retinopathy (DR), a particular microvascular consequence of DM, continues to be the primary cause of acquired visual loss. Objective: To ascertain the percentage prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in diabetic subjects and the relationship between diabetic retinopathy and potential risk factors. Methods: This study was conducted at Services Hospital, Lahore. The time duration of study was from November 2018 to June 2019. The patients were asked to fill a designed questionnaire which contained questions regarding patient’s demographic data, habits and history about the disease. Results: A total of 1000 diabetic patients were enrolled and among them 511 (51.1%) had diabetic retinopathy. Among 369 males, 173 (46.9%) males had diabetic retinopathy and among 631 females, 338 (53.6%) females had diabetic retinopathy. The mean age of studied population was 53.77±0.35 years. Logistic regression model indicated that age (years), gender, systolic blood pressure (mmHg), diastolic blood pressure (mmHg), HbA1c level (mmol/L), span of diabetes (years), family history of diabetes, sedentary lifestyle were the risk factors for incidence of diabetic retinopathy in this study. Conclusions: The occurrence of DR is high in the studied population. Age (years), span of diabetes (years), HbA1c level (mmol/L) and not doing exercise were seen to be exhibiting more important role towards the development of diabetic retinopathy.

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