Authors : Dr. Snehal Ashokkumar Sonewane; Dr. Uday S. Mohite; Dr. Vivek S. Gosavi; Dr. Mayur Kulkarni

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24JUN1354

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Abstract : Purpose: To evaluate the prevalence and clinical characteristics of dry eye disease (DED) among individuals with type 2 diabetes in a community-based setting. Additionally, the study aimed to identify factors associated with the presence of DED in this population.  Methods: A total of 136 randomly selected patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes participated in the study, undergoing comprehensive ophthalmic evaluations. These evaluations included corneal sensitivity testing, tear film break-up time (BUT) assessment, the Schirmer I test, and fundus photography. The severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) was graded according to the International Severity Scale.  Results: Among the 136 subjects, 23 (17.1%) were diagnosed with DED. There were significant associations between DED and higher blood glucose levels (P < 0.001) as well as elevated glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels (P < 0.001).  Conclusions: These findings highlight the importance of incorporating dry eye assessments into the routine screening protocol for diabetic patients. The observed prevalence of DED at 17.1% in this cohort is lower than the rates reported in other studies. Importantly, individuals with diabetes who have poorer metabolic control are at a higher risk of developing DED.

Keywords : Dry Eye Disease, Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Glycosylated Hemoglobin.

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