DR. GAJARAJ NAIK

MRS.DR. MEGHANA NEERALAGI, DR. SUJATA, DR.PRADEEP KUMAR S M

Abstract

Background: The two most common complications of diabetes mellitus are retinopathy and neuropathy which are dealt by two different medical departments. Early detection and management are therefore necessary

to prevent progression of these two diseases and will give a knowledgeable idea regarding the both.

Methods:200 cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus underwent complete ophthalmic and neurological examination and data analysed.

Results: Peripheral neuropathy was twice more common than retinopathy. 33.1% had retinopathy and 65.46% had peripheral neuropathy among the uncontrolled diabetics. The prevalence of retinopathy increased

1.3 times in patients with neuropathy (16%) than in patients without peripheral neuropathy (12%).

Conclusion: As there was higher incidence of peripheral neuropathy, it is important as ophthalmologists to look for peripheral neuropathy in diabetics which will help in reducing diabetes‑related morbidities.