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Current state of care for diabetic retinopathy in India
Kim Ramasamy1, Rajiv Raman, Manish Tandon
1Retina & Vitreous Services, Aravind Eye Care System, No.1 Anna Nagar, Madurai, Tamilnadu, India, 625 020. kim@aravind.org
Abstract:
In this article we review the current state of care of diabetic retinopathy in India. We discuss the magnitude of the problem; diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy in India. We highlight the causes of vision loss in diabetic retinopathy. The current level of awareness among general population and physicians is a concern. Current screening strategies practiced in India and the situational analysis of ophthalmologists in India are also reviewed. We review the current management of diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. To know the current practice pattern among retinal surgeons in India, a survey was done and the results of the survey are presented. There are few studies in the Indian population which have found some genetic risk and protective factors and a summary of these studies are also presented in this article.
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