Vasuki, G J (2006) Study of cataract surgery, its complications and visual outcome in diabetics. Masters thesis, Stanley Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Diabetes mellitus is a ubiquitous disease with an ancient history. It is common, being present in approximately 3% of adult population. Diabetes is an important cause of blindness in people of working age. Although we often think of retinal changes, it must not be forgotten that other parts of the visual system are affected in diabetics. Diabetes increases the possibility of cataract and is the next common cause blindness after diabetic retinopathy. Cataract is a common complication of diabetes indeed it has been estimated that upto 15% of cataract surgery is performed on diabetics. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study is to find the incidence of cataract with regard to age, sex, the complications of the cataract surgery, (Per-operative and post-operative) and visual outcome after surgery in a diabetic population. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study was carried out in the Department of Ophthalmology, Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, from October 2003 to December 2005. One hundred patients having diabetes who presented to our department for cataract surgery were included in the study. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION Hundred diabetic patients who underwent cataract surgery were evaluated. Diabetes leads to an increase in age related cataract development and more so in females. The typical snowflake diabetic cataract has become a rare entity and the cortical variety is the commonest. Hypertension and IHD were found to be more associated with diabetes.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Diabetes mellitus; cataract surgery; complications; visual outcome |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Ophthalmology |
| Depositing User: | Devi S |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Sep 2017 08:53 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Sep 2017 08:53 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/3241 |
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