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Alemayehu HB, Tilahun MM, Abebe MG, Tegegn MT. Sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and its predictors among patients with diabetes visiting Adare General Hospital in Southern Ethiopia: a hospital-based cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e077552. [PMID: 38387987 PMCID: PMC10882339 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The study aimed to determine the prevalence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and its predictors among patients with diabetes attending Adare General Hospital in Southern Ethiopia. DESIGN A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic random sampling method. SETTING The study was conducted at the diabetic clinic of Adare General Hospital in Sidama region, Southern Ethiopia. PARTICIPANTS The study included 391 patients with diabetes aged ≥18 years who had attended the diabetic clinic of Adare General Hospital in Southern Ethiopia. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Data were collected using questionnaires completed by an interviewer, a review of medical records and eye examinations. RESULT The study included 391 patients with diabetes with a median age of 49 years. The prevalence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy was 10.7% (95% CI: 7.7% to 14%). Rural dwellers (adjusted OR (AOR)=2.17, 95% CI: 1.05 to 4.46), duration of diabetes ≥6 years (AOR=2.43, 95% CI: 1.06 to 5.57), poor glycaemic control (AOR=2.80, 95% CI: 1.03 to 7.64), low physical activity (AOR=2.85, 95% CI: 1.01 to 8.05), hypertension (AOR=3.25, 95% CI: 1.48 to 7.15) and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (AOR=3.32, 95% CI: 1.18 to 9.33) were significantly associated with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy. CONCLUSION This study showed a high prevalence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy. Sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy was significantly associated with modified factors such as glycaemic control, hypertension, physical activity and diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Therefore, all patients with diabetes were recommended to maintain normal blood glucose, avoid hypertension, exercise regularly and have regular eye examinations.
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- Henok Biruk Alemayehu
- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Hawassa University College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Hawassa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Optometry, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Pardhan S, Raman R, Biswas A, Jaisankar D, Ahluwalia S, Sapkota R. Knowledge, attitude, and practice of diabetes in patients with and without sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy from two secondary eye care centres in India. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:55. [PMID: 38167028 PMCID: PMC10763332 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-17371-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Good knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of diabetes influence its control and complications. We examined the KAP of diabetes in patients with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) and non-sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (NSTDR) attending two different referral hospitals in India. METHODS 400 consecutive patients (mean age = 58.5 years ± 10.3) with diabetic retinopathy attending retina referral clinics in Chennai (private) and Darjeeling (public) were recruited. A validated questionnaire on diabetic KAP was administered in English or the local language. Data were analysed using an established scalar-scoring method in which a score of 1 was assigned to the correct answer/healthy lifestyle and 0 to an incorrect answer/unhealthy lifestyle/practice. Clinical data included fasting blood sugar, blood pressure, retinopathy, and visual acuity. Retinopathy was graded as STDR/NSTDR from retinal images using Early Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy Study criteria. RESULTS Usable data from 383 participants (95.8%) were analysed. Of these, 83 (21.7%) had STDR, and 300 (78.3%) had NSTDR. The NSTDR group reported a significantly lower total KAP score (mean rank = 183.4) compared to the STDR group (mean rank = 233.1), z = -3.0, p < 0.001. A significantly greater percentage in the NSTDR group reported to being unaware that diabetes could affect eyes, did not know about possible treatment for DR, and checked their blood sugar less frequently than once a month. CONCLUSION Patients who had not developed STDR had poorer KAP about diabetes and diabetes-related eye diseases. This is an important issue to address as the risk of their progressing to STDR is high unless appropriate steps to improve their knowledge/awareness and lifestyle practice are introduced early.
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- Shahina Pardhan
- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Young Street, Cambridge, CB1 2 LZ, UK.
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Kurseong Sub-Divisional Hospital, Darjeeling, India
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- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, CM11SQ, UK
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Young Street, Cambridge, CB1 2 LZ, UK.
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Shil A, Zhang J, Chichger H. Investigating the use and awareness of artificial sweeteners among diabetic patients in Bangladesh. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295272. [PMID: 38091359 PMCID: PMC10718416 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND As with many countries around the world, the incidence of diabetes in Bangladesh is increasing significantly. Whilst there is controversy in the field regarding the health impact of artificial sweeteners in Western communities, the link between sweetener consumption and awareness in Bangladesh has not been established. METHODS In the present study, 260 diabetic patients completed a questionnaire survey to investigate the use and awareness of sweeteners and how this links to demographics and potential co-morbidities. RESULTS Findings show that daily artificial sweetener consumption is significantly associated with hypertension but not other co-morbidities such as kidney disease or obesity. We further demonstrate that there is limited checking of artificial sweeteners in food or drink products by participants. the rurality of diabetic participants was found to significantly correlates with lower awareness of any health impact of artificial sweeteners. CONCLUSIONS The findings from this study demonstrate that there is a need to increase the awareness of artificial sweetener use in diabetic patients in Bangladesh. Combined with a more robust understanding of the health impact of artificial sweeteners, these findings suggest that there is potential to improve outcomes for diabetic patients by improving this awareness.
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- Aparna Shil
- Department of Botany, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
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- Clinical Trial Unit, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Biomedical Research Group, School of Life Science, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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Zhang M, Zhang C, Chen C, Liu L, Liang Y, Hong Y, Chen Y, Shi Y. The experience of diabetic retinopathy patients during hospital-to-home full-cycle care: A qualitative study. BMC Nurs 2023; 22:58. [PMID: 36869346 PMCID: PMC9983167 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01206-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the major blinding eye diseases worldwide. Psychological, emotional and social problems of DR patients are prominent. The aim of this study is to explore the experiences of patients with different phases of DR from hospital to home based on the "Timing It Right" framework, and to provide a reference for formulating corresponding intervention strategies. METHODS The phenomenological method and semi-structured interviews were used in this study. A total of 40 patients with DR in different phases were recruited from a tertiary eye hospital between April and August 2022. Colaizzi's analysis method was used to analyse the interview data. RESULTS Based on the "Timing It Right" framework, different experiences in five phases of DR before and after Pars Plana Vitrectomy (PPV) were extracted. The patients experienced complicated emotional reactions and inadequate coping skills during the pre-surgery phase, increased uncertainty during the post-surgery phase, insufficient confidence and the decision to change during the discharge preparation phase, eagerness for professional support and moving forward in exploration during the discharge adjustment phase, and courageous acceptance and positive integration during the discharge adaptation phase. CONCLUSION The experiences of DR patients with vitrectomy in different phases of disease are ever-changing, and medical staff should provide personalized support and guidance to help DR patients get through the hard times smoothly and enhance the quality of hospital-family holistic care.
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- Mengyue Zhang
- grid.268099.c0000 0001 0348 3990School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- grid.268099.c0000 0001 0348 3990School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- grid.268099.c0000 0001 0348 3990School of Ophthalmology and Optometry, Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- grid.414701.7The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- grid.414701.7The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- grid.414701.7The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027 Wenzhou, Zhejiang China
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- The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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- The Eye Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, 270 West Xueyuan Road, 325027, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Raman R, Ramasamy K, Shah U. A Paradigm Shift in the Management Approaches of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: Role of Anti-VEGF Therapy. Clin Ophthalmol 2022; 16:3005-3017. [PMID: 36106093 PMCID: PMC9467443 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s374165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is considered one of the leading causes of vision loss globally. It principally causes upregulation of pro-angiogenic, proinflammatory, and vascular permeability factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), leading to neovascularisation. The advanced stage of DR or proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is of more concern, as it leads to vitreous haemorrhage and traction retinal detachment. Various risk factors associated with PDR include hyperglycemia, hypertension, neuropathy, dyslipidemia, anaemia, nephropathy, and retinal complications of drugs used for diabetes. Current management approaches for PDR have been stratified and involve pan-retinal photocoagulation, vitrectomy, and anti-VEGF agents. Given the emerging role of anti-VEGF agents as a favourable adjunct or alternative therapy, they have a critical role in the management of PDR. The review emphasises current management approaches for PDR focusing on anti-VEGF therapy. The review also highlights the risk/benefit evaluation of the various approaches employed for PDR management in various clinical scenarios.
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- Rajiv Raman
- Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Correspondence: Rajiv Raman, Shri Bhagwan Mahavir Vitreoretinal Services, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Tel +91-9444288708, Email
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- Aravind Eye Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Novartis Healthcare Private Limited, Mumbai, India
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Associations between vitamin D status and sight threatening and non-sight threatening diabetic retinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Diabetes Metab Disord 2022; 21:1177-1184. [PMID: 35673423 PMCID: PMC9167360 DOI: 10.1007/s40200-022-01059-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Background Vitamin D levels have been shown to be associated with diabetic retinopathy, however to date, no review has examined the relationship between vitamin D and sight threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) and non-sight threatening diabetic retinopathy (NSTDR). The aim of this review, therefore, was to pool associations between vitamin D deficiency (25(OH)D < 20 ng/mL) and STDR/NSTDR. A further aim was to examine associations between circulating 25(OH)D levels and STDR/NSTDR. Methods A systematic review of major databases was undertaken for studies published from inception to 22/04/2022, using a pre-published protocol. Studies reporting prevalence of STDR or NSTDR versus a control group with diabetes and no DR or DME and either (a) vitamin D deficiency prevalence, or (b) circulating 25(OH)D levels, were included. A random effects meta-analysis was undertaken. Results Following screening, 12 studies (n = 9057) were included in the meta-analysis. STDR was significantly associated with vitamin D deficiency (OR = 1.80 95%CI 1.40-2.30; p = <0.001), whereas NSTDR was not (OR = 1.07 95%CI 0.90-1.27; p = 0.48). Both conclusions were graded as low credibility of evidence. Furthermore, circulating 25(OH)D levels were significantly associated with both NSTDR (SMD = -0.27 95%CI -0.50; -0.04; p = 0.02) and STDR (SMD = -0.49 95%CI -0.90; -0.07; p = 0.02), although these were graded as low credibility of evidence. Conclusion Vitamin D deficiency is significantly associated with STDR (including DME), but not with NSTDR. Given the well-reported associations between vitamin D deficiency and other unfavourable outcomes, it is important that vitamin D deficiency is managed appropriately and in a timely manner to reduce the risk of blindness in people with diabetes. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40200-022-01059-3.
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Kaushik M, Nawaz S, Qureshi TS. Profile of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy and its awareness among patients with diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary care center in Kashmir, India. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:3123-3130. [PMID: 34708753 PMCID: PMC8725088 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_831_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Purpose: To study the profile of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR), its association with various factors affecting it, and awareness of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) attending a tertiary care center in Kashmir. Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, 625 consecutive patients with DM were assessed for STDR. Demographic/clinical data were obtained. Early treatment diabetic retinopathy study (ETDRS) criteria were used to grade fundus photographs. Severe nonproliferative DR, proliferative DR, and/or macular edema were classified as STDR. Optical coherence tomography was used to confirm the diagnosis of macular edema. Results: The mean age of patients was 56.36 ± 9.29 years. The male-to-female ratio was 0.92:1. The majority (99.36%) of patients had type 2 DM. STDR was seen in 208 (33.28%) patients. Non-sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (NSTDR) was seen in 173 (27.68%) patients. Eye care was sought by 313 (50.08%) patients for the first time. STDR had a significant association with difficulty in accessing the health care facilities, duration of diabetes, uncontrolled diabetes, presence of other diabetes complications, use of insulin, and hypertension (P < 0.05 for all). Awareness that diabetes can affect eyes showed a significant association with age, gender, educational status, duration of diabetes, glycemic status, DR, and STDR (P < 0.001 for all). Conclusion: STDR is a common complication in diabetes and is duration- and glycemic control-dependent. Understanding the factors associated with STDR can help in making strategies for its prevention. Spreading awareness regarding STDR at the community level in the Kashmir valley is crucial in this regard.
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- Madhurima Kaushik
- Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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Pardhan S, Islam MS, López-Sánchez GF, Upadhyaya T, Sapkota RP. Self-isolation negatively impacts self-management of diabetes during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2021; 13:123. [PMID: 34715917 PMCID: PMC8555859 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-021-00734-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM People with diabetes are at a greater risk of serious complications from Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Self-management of diabetes is therefore of paramount importance. The purpose of this study is to compare self-management of diabetes pre-COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS 679 participants with diabetes completed an online structured questionnaire survey. Various exposure variables (demographics, duration, treatment and complications of diabetes, self-isolation, etc.) were analysed to examine associations with the following outcome variables: (i) fluctuation of blood glucose levels, (ii) access to diabetes medicine, (iii) access to healthy diet, (iv) physical activity. Adjusted multiple regression analysis ascertained significant associations for each outcome variable against exposure variables. RESULTS Multiple regression analysis showed that self-isolation was significantly associated with greater fluctuation in blood glucose levels (OR = 1.8, 95% CI = 1.2-2.6, p = 0.005), reduced access to diabetes medicine (OR = 1.9, 95% CI = 1.1-3.1, p = 0.02) and reduced access to healthy diet (OR = 3.0, 95% CI = 2.0-4.6, p < 0.001). Fluctuation in blood glucose level was also significantly associated with having at least one complication of diabetes (OR = 2.2, 95% CI = 1.2-3.9, p = 0.008) and reduced access to diabetes medicine was significantly higher in people who were on insulin (OR = 2.1, 95% CI = 1.3-3.3, p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Self-isolation was shown to impact almost all factors that influence self-management of diabetes. A targeted approach to improved access to diabetes medicine, healthy diet for people who needed to self-isolate is vital in order to ensure that they are able to self-manage their diabetes effectively.
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- Shahina Pardhan
- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, UK.
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka-1342, Bangladesh
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, UK
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- Department of Medicine, Gandaki Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal
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- Vision and Eye Research Institute, School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, CB1 1PT, UK
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Sen A, Pathak P, Shenoy P, Kohli GM, Bhatia P, Shetty S. Knowledge, attitude, and practice patterns and the purported reasons for delayed presentation of patients with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy at a tertiary eyecare facility in Central India: A questionnaire-based study. Indian J Ophthalmol 2021; 69:3118-3122. [PMID: 34708752 PMCID: PMC8725098 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_1503_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose: To identify the reasons for delayed presentation among patients with sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) and to assess their knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) patterns in context to diabetes mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods: Single-center, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based KAP survey. All consecutive cases of STDR who presented to our tertiary eye care facility from June 2020 to November 2020 were recruited. The KAP scoring survey tool was incorporated into the questionnaire to help evaluate and represent the patient's disease. Results: 170 patients with STDR were enrolled in the study. The mean age of patients was 54 ± 9.34 years (Range: 21–70 years); 110 patients (64.7%) were between 41 and 60 years; 131 patients (76%) had DM for more than 5 years. The STDR changes were more prevalent in patients with an educational qualification of high school or less (n = 142; 83.5%). Fifty-two patients (30.6%) had been informed regarding the detrimental effect of diabetes on the eyes and were recommended to consult an ophthalmologist by the treating physician. Of these, 24 (46.15%) patients were educated about retinal changes due to diabetes. Eighty-five (50%) patients in our study had good knowledge about DM; 13 (7.6%) patients had good knowledge about DR. For patients not compliant for follow-ups with the treating physician, the use of “home glucometers for self-monitoring (n = 60, 35.3%) was the most prevalent reason. The main reason for poor compliance for undergoing a dilated fundus examination by the ophthalmologist was “Had good vision, so didn’t feel the need” in 143 (90.5%) patients. Conclusion: The absence of visual complaints, lack of knowledge, and failure to undergo a dilated fundus examination in the past were the prevalent risk factors in patients presenting with STDR. Knowledge/practice about DR was poor among the patients with STDR. The treating physicians and ophthalmologists were the most common sources for patient education.
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- Alok Sen
- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vitreo-retina and Uvea Services, Sadguru Netra Chikitsalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Kanclerz P, Tuuminen R, Khoramnia R. Imaging Modalities Employed in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening: A Review and Meta-Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2021; 11:diagnostics11101802. [PMID: 34679501 PMCID: PMC8535170 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics11101802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Urbanization has caused dramatic changes in lifestyle, and these rapid transitions have led to an increased risk of noncommunicable diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. In terms of cost-effectiveness, screening for diabetic retinopathy is a critical aspect in diabetes management. The aim of this study was to review the imaging modalities employed for retinal examination in diabetic retinopathy screening. METHODS The PubMed and Web of Science databases were the main sources used to investigate the medical literature. An extensive search was performed to identify relevant articles concerning "imaging", "diabetic retinopathy" and "screening" up to 1 June 2021. Imaging techniques were divided into the following: (i) mydriatic fundus photography, (ii) non-mydriatic fundus photography, (iii) smartphone-based imaging, and (iv) ultrawide-field imaging. A meta-analysis was performed to analyze the performance and technical failure rate of each method. RESULTS The technical failure rates for mydriatic and non-mydriatic digital fundus photography, smartphone-based and ultrawide-field imaging were 3.4% (95% CI: 2.3-4.6%), 12.1% (95% CI: 5.4-18.7%), 5.3% (95% CI: 1.5-9.0%) and 2.2% (95% CI: 0.3-4.0%), respectively. The rate was significantly different between all analyzed techniques (p < 0.001), and the overall failure rate was 6.6% (4.9-8.3%; I2 = 97.2%). The publication bias factor for smartphone-based imaging was significantly higher than for mydriatic digital fundus photography and non-mydriatic digital fundus photography (b = -8.61, b = -2.59 and b = -7.03, respectively; p < 0.001). Ultrawide-field imaging studies were excluded from the final sensitivity/specificity analysis, as the total number of patients included was too small. CONCLUSIONS Regardless of the type of the device used, retinal photographs should be taken on eyes with dilated pupils, unless contraindicated, as this setting decreases the rate of ungradable images. Smartphone-based and ultrawide-field imaging may become potential alternative methods for optimized DR screening; however, there is not yet enough evidence for these techniques to displace mydriatic fundus photography.
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- Piotr Kanclerz
- Hygeia Clinic, 80-286 Gdańsk, Poland
- Helsinki Retina Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
- Correspondence: ; Tel./Fax: +48-58-776-4046
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- Helsinki Retina Research Group, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
- Eye Centre, Kymenlaakso Central Hospital, 48100 Kotka, Finland
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- The David J. Apple International Laboratory for Ocular Pathology, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany;
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Alemu Mersha G, Tsegaw Woredekal A, Tilahun Tesfaw M. Sight-threatening Diabetic Retinopathy and Associated Risk Factors Among Adult Diabetes Patients at Debre Tabor General Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. Clin Ophthalmol 2020; 14:4561-4569. [PMID: 33408458 PMCID: PMC7779297 DOI: 10.2147/opth.s285606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 11/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing sight-threatening conditions. Sight threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) is an advanced microvascular of complication of diabetes on the eye. It remains one of the leading causes of preventable blindness among working age adults around the world. There is a paucity of evidence on the prevalence of STDR and its associated factors in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. Therefore, the aim of our study was to determine the prevalence of STDR and its associated factors among adult diabetes patients at Debre Tabor General Hospital (DTGH), Northwest Ethiopia. MATERIALS AND METHODS An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted on 306 diabetes patients at Debre Tabor General Hospital with systematic random sampling technique. Semi-structured questionnaire, document review and physical examination were applied to collect the data. Binary and multivariable logistic regression model were used to identify associated factors for STDR. RESULTS The majority of the participants 163 (53.3%) were type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and the mean age of T1 and T2 DM participants was 34.5 (12.8) and 58.7 (10.7) years respectively. The prevalence of STDR was 15.3% (95%CI: 9.6%-20.9%) and 11.9% (6.6-17.5) in T1DM and T2DM, respectively. Low family monthly income (adjusted odds ratio (AOR)=4.4, 95%CI: 1.05-18.40) among T2DM, longer duration of diabetes (AOR=10.9, 95%CI: 2.94-40.4) among T1DM (AOR=3.54, 95CI: 1.06-11.8) among T2DM and poor glycemic control (AOR=3.93, 95%CI: 1.06-14.5) and hypertension (AOR=5.86, 95%CI: 1.20-28.6) among T1DM and BMI (AOR=4.79, 95%CI: 1.35-17.00) among T2DM were significantly associated with STDR. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION The prevalence of STDR was high. Low family monthly income, longer duration of diabetes, poor glycemic control, hypertension and obesity were positively associated with STDR. Early screening of STDR and improving diabetes self management in all diabetes patients were recommended.
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- Getasew Alemu Mersha
- Department of Optometry, School of Medicine, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia
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Zhang Y, Shi J, Peng Y, Zhao Z, Zheng Q, Wang Z, Liu K, Jiao S, Qiu K, Zhou Z, Yan L, Zhao D, Jiang H, Dai Y, Su B, Gu P, Su H, Wan Q, Peng Y, Liu J, Hu L, Ke T, Chen L, Xu F, Dong Q, Terzopoulos D, Ning G, Xu X, Ding X, Wang W. Artificial intelligence-enabled screening for diabetic retinopathy: a real-world, multicenter and prospective study. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2020; 8:8/1/e001596. [PMID: 33087340 PMCID: PMC7580048 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2020-001596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2020] [Revised: 07/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Early screening for diabetic retinopathy (DR) with an efficient and scalable method is highly needed to reduce blindness, due to the growing epidemic of diabetes. The aim of the study was to validate an artificial intelligence-enabled DR screening and to investigate the prevalence of DR in adult patients with diabetes in China. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The study was prospectively conducted at 155 diabetes centers in China. A non-mydriatic, macula-centered fundus photograph per eye was collected and graded through a deep learning (DL)-based, five-stage DR classification. Images from a randomly selected one-third of participants were used for the DL algorithm validation. RESULTS In total, 47 269 patients (mean (SD) age, 54.29 (11.60) years) were enrolled. 15 805 randomly selected participants were reviewed by a panel of specialists for DL algorithm validation. The DR grading algorithms had a 83.3% (95% CI: 81.9% to 84.6%) sensitivity and a 92.5% (95% CI: 92.1% to 92.9%) specificity to detect referable DR. The five-stage DR classification performance (concordance: 83.0%) is comparable to the interobserver variability of specialists (concordance: 84.3%). The estimated prevalence in patients with diabetes detected by DL algorithm for any DR, referable DR and vision-threatening DR were 28.8% (95% CI: 28.4% to 29.3%), 24.4% (95% CI: 24.0% to 24.8%) and 10.8% (95% CI: 10.5% to 11.1%), respectively. The prevalence was higher in female, elderly, longer diabetes duration and higher glycated hemoglobin groups. CONCLUSION This study performed, a nationwide, multicenter, DL-based DR screening and the results indicated the importance and feasibility of DR screening in clinical practice with this system deployed at diabetes centers. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT04240652.
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- Yifei Zhang
- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, The Second People's Hospital of Yuhuan, Yuhuan, China
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- Department of Research, VoxelCloud, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Research, VoxelCloud, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Research, VoxelCloud, Shanghai, China
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The Third People's Hospital of Datong, Datong, China
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- Center for Endocrine Metabolism and Immune Diseases, Beijing Luhe Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Luoyang City Clinical Research Center for Endocrinology and Metabolism, Luoyang, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Sheyang Diabetes Hospital, Yancheng, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Datong Coal Group Ltd. General Hospital, Datong, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, Longkou People's Hospital, Yantai, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Endocrinology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hebi Coal (group) Ltd. General Hospital, Hebi, China
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, People's Hospital of Zhengzhou, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Computer Science, Computer Graphics & Vision Laboratory, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Department of Research, VoxelCloud, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Research, VoxelCloud, Shanghai, China
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Shanghai Institute of Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China; Shanghai National Clinical Research Center for metabolic Diseases, Key Laboratory for Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases of the National Health Commission of the PR China, Shanghai National Center for Translational Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Duan F, Zheng Y, Zhao Q, Huang Z, Wu Y, Zhou G, Chen X. Knowledge and practices regarding diabetic retinopathy among diabetic patients registered in a chronic disease management system in eastern China. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0234733. [PMID: 32822350 PMCID: PMC7444505 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the knowledge and practices regarding diabetic retinopathy (DR) among diabetic patients included in a community-based primary health system (CBPHS) in China. METHODS Diabetic patients aged 18 years and above registered in the CBPHS in Yueqing city, Zhejiang province were recruited. Information obtained by questionnaire included: demographic and socioeconomic status, knowledge about DR, and ocular and medical history. The primary outcome was whether the participant knew that DM can affect the eyes, defined according to the question: "Do you know diabetes mellitus (DM) can affect eyes? (yes or no)". A knowledge score was calculated based on the responses to seven questions, with 1 point awarded for a correct response and 0 points for an incorrect or uncertain answer. RESULTS A total of 1972 diabetic patients were included in the study with an average age of 65.2±10.8 years, 45.7% were male. One thousand two hundred and nineteen patients (61.8%) knew that DM can affect the eyes. Significant differences in age, education, income status, insurance covering eye care, fasting blood glucose, duration of DM, history of hypertension existed between subjects who knew and those who did not know that DM can affect the eyes (P<0.05 for all). The proportion of correct answers to the DR knowledge questions ranged from 33.3% to 61.8%, with an average score of 3.65±2.47. In the multiple regression analysis, the knowledge score was significantly associated with age, education, income, history of hypertension, duration of DM, being told that regular examinations should be performed and concern about vision loss (P <0.01 for all). CONCLUSIONS The knowledge toward DR among DM patients were still low within the chronic disease management system in eastern China. Routine ophthalmic screening, health care promotions, and educational programs should be emphasized and implemented for better DR prevention and management.
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- Fang Duan
- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Affiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Affiliated Yueqing Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- * E-mail: (XC); (GZ)
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- Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- * E-mail: (XC); (GZ)
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Yin L, Zhang D, Ren Q, Su X, Sun Z. Prevalence and risk factors of diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients: A community based cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e19236. [PMID: 32118727 PMCID: PMC7478682 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000019236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In China, there is a significant lack of awareness of diabetes and its complications. Screening of diabetic retinopathy has important for early detection, prevention, and treatment. This large, cross-sectional study aimed to characterize the demographic, physical, serological, and ocular characteristics of subjects with diabetes mellitus in Shijiazhuang, China. It also aimed to associate these characteristics with the presence of diabetic retinopathy.From May 2, 2018 to August 25, 2019, under diabetes care program, the diabetic patients (n = 1008) were subjected to standardized questionnaires to collect demographical characteristics. Also, telescreens and laboratory tests were performed for the enrolled patients. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate factors associated with diabetic retinopathy.Forty percent of diabetics in its population had some form of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathic patients were likely to be elder (P = .0003), men (P = .018), hypertensive (P < .0001), and had high body mass index (P < .0001), metabolic abnormalities, and longer duration of diabetes (P < .0001). Higher intraocular pressure (P = .0008), fasting blood glucose (P < .0001), serum total cholesterol (P < .0001), serum triglyceride (P = .0006), % glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) (P < .0001), and disc asymmetry including cup-disc ratio (P = .041) reported in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Age (P = .049), male sex (P = .048), hypertension (P = .048), duration of diabetes (P = .012), diabetic neuropathy (P = .048), diabetic nephropathy (P = .048), diabetic foot ulcer (P = .041), foot amputation (P = .042), fasting blood glucose (P = .022), serum total cholesterol (P = .028), serum triglyceride (P = .035), and HbA1c (P = .042) were associated with diabetic retinopathy.Diabetic retinopathy was the most common ocular fundus disease in diabetic patients. Also, aging, the other comorbidities, and metabolic syndrome are associated with diabetic retinopathy.Level of Evidence: III.
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- Li Yin
- Department of Ophthalmology
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- The First Department of Geriatric, The First Hospital of Shijiazhuang, Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, China
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Wong TY, Sabanayagam C. The War on Diabetic Retinopathy: Where Are We Now? Asia Pac J Ophthalmol (Phila) 2019; 8:448-456. [PMID: 31789647 PMCID: PMC6903323 DOI: 10.1097/apo.0000000000000267] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 09/30/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Diabetic retinopathy (DR), a major cause of blindness in working-age adults, is emerging as a major public health issue worldwide, in particular in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Traditionally, the management of DR has been on tertiary-level treatment (eg, laser, anti-VEGF injections and surgery) in specialized settings by highly trained ophthalmologists on individual patients. To win the war on DR, a paradigm shift in strategic focus and resources must be made from such tertiary treatment toward primary and secondary prevention, which are broader, more impactful, and cost-effective for the larger population. These include improving education and awareness of risk of DR among people initially diagnosed with diabetes, promoting behavioral modifications such as physical activity and medication adherence for improving glycemic and blood pressure control, setting up systematic screening programs for DR to detect the onset or progression of the disease, and implementing cost-effective, evidence-based policies and guidelines for managing DR. Additionally, there is a need to leverage on novel technology including the application of digital big data to predict people at risk of diabetes and DR, the use of wearable devices and smart phone apps, behavioral techniques including social media for self-management of diabetes, and telemedicine-based DR screening incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to broaden access to screening in all settings. To turn the tide on the war on DR, we must reframe DR not only as a specific condition that can be managed by ophthalmologists, but fundamentally, as a preventable condition by shifting the weight of strategies from tertiary to secondary and primary battlegrounds.
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- Tien Y. Wong
- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Medical School, Singapore
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- Singapore Eye Research Institute, Singapore, Singapore National Eye Center, Singapore
- Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program, Duke-NUS, Medical School, Singapore
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