392. Diabetic retinopathy: The increasing need for early detection and consciousness Diabetes nowadays affects more than 101 million people in India. The number is estimated to increase by 125 million by 2045.

Diabetes involves several systemic health risks, such as heart disease, chronic kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Although other risks often have symptoms, DR is a visual complication of diabetes that often progresses quietly, leading to vision deterioration and, in some cases, blindness. It is number one in middle-aged adults in losing perspective.

The Smart India study conducted in several states and one Union in the Union was examined by more than 6,000 diabetics and revealed that the prevalence of retinopathy is 12.5 diabetics. Of this, 4 have visual diabetic retinopathy (VTDR), causing an entire visual loss.

Dr often develops without early symptoms. As a result, most patients are not aware of the condition, which accidentally allows it to progress to the advanced phase. The Diabetes Research Association (RSSDI) and the Vitreo Network Association (VRSI) have developed a regular screening for all persons with diabetes.

It is advised to start screening five years after the diagnosis, and patients in type 2 should be screened during diagnosis. Because the vision loss is irreversible, proactive DR -screening is important, such as routine blood tests for diabetes monitoring.

Sources

https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/health-and-well-being/diabetic-retinopathy-the-increasing-need-for-early-detection-and-awareness-1869726

https://pinkerala.com/news/diabetic-retinopathy-the-increasing-need-for-early-detection-and-awaren