RGUHS Nat. J. Pub. Heal. Sci Vol: 14 Issue: 4 eISSN: pISSN
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Vidhya NP, Subhashini M, Priyadarshini R
Department of Ophthalmology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
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Dr NP Vidhya
Postgraduate Student
Department of Ophthalmology
SMV Medical College & Hospital, Puducherry
Abstract
Aim: To determine the correlation between intraocular pressure in patients with and without diabetes mellitus.
Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was carried out. A complete ophthalmologic examination was done .Intraocular pressure (IOP) was recorded using a Goldmann applanation tonometry. Gonioscopy and perimetry was planned if IOP> 21mmHg or optic disc changes suggestive of glaucoma were present. Dilated fundus examination was done.
Results: 150 patients who met the inclusion criteria were taken for the study. The mean IOP ± SD in eyes of patients with diabetes was 16.4 ±1.32 and in eyes of patients without diabetes was 12.9 ±1.09. A significant difference in mean intraocular pressure was observed in patients with diabetes when compared with non diabetic patients (p value <0.0001).
Conclusion: This study shows significantly higher intraocular pressures in patients with Type 2 diabetes. This would suggest that diabetics should be monitored regularly for intraocular pressure to detect an early onset of glaucoma in susceptible patients.
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