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Prevalence and risk factors for eye problems among 20-65 years old Iraqi diabetics patients
Joint Authors
Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf
Abd, Baqir Karim
Ali, Mayy Abd al-Hamid
Abbas, Muna F.
Source
Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad
Issue
Vol. 50, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2008), pp.1-25, 25 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2008-06-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
25
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Diabetes is a chronic illness that requires continuing medical care to prevent acute complications and to reduce the risk of long-term complication.
Eye diseases are the most feared complication of diabetes.
The main disorders include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts and glaucoma.
Early detection of these conditions is important to avoid risk of vision affection or even blindness.
Objectives : This study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors for eye problems among 20-65 years old diabetics' patients.
Methods : We studied 2540 diabetic patients selected from the Specialized Center for Endocrinology & Diabetes and the National Center for Treatment & Research of Diabetes in Al-Mustanseria Collage of Medicine from the 1st of January, 2004 to the 31st of December, 2005.
Structured questionnaires, full ophalmological examination were used to determine the prevalence of eye problems with their risk factors.
Results : It was found that the prevalence of eye complications in the study sample was 45.4 %, 30.2 %, 14.6 and 3 %, for reduction in visual acuity, retinopathy, cataract and glaucoma respectively.
These ocular manifestations are common and cause a significant deterioration in the vision.
Age, family history, duration of diabetic disease, smoking, and presence of chronic diseases (hypertension&\or ischemic heart disease), were found to be the main risk factors for the above complications which in turn lead to reduction in the visual acuity in diabetic patients.
Conclusions : These ocular manifestations are common in diabetic patients and cause a significant deterioration in the vision.
Regular ophthalmology, including slit-lampexamination, fundus examination and regular measurement of the intraocular pressure, are necessary for the early detection and management of potential complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abd, Baqir Karim& Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf& Ali, Mayy Abd al-Hamid& Abbas, Muna F.. 2008. Prevalence and risk factors for eye problems among 20-65 years old Iraqi diabetics patients. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad،Vol. 50, no. 2, pp.1-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331275
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abd, Baqir Karim…[et al.]. Prevalence and risk factors for eye problems among 20-65 years old Iraqi diabetics patients. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad Vol. 50, no. 2 (2008), pp.1-25.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Abd, Baqir Karim& Abd al-Rahim, Yusuf& Ali, Mayy Abd al-Hamid& Abbas, Muna F.. Prevalence and risk factors for eye problems among 20-65 years old Iraqi diabetics patients. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad. 2008. Vol. 50, no. 2, pp.1-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-331275
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-331275