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Mumbai: Locals unaware of diabetic retinopathy in Dharavi, reveals study
Updated On: 01 March, 2023 05:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Suraj Pandey
Study finds people in area unaware of diabetic retinopathy, even after counselling, 43 per cent did not realise that they must attend screening
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Diabetics must get their eyes screened regularly. Representation pic
Diabetes is a lifestyle disease that can lead to diabetic retinopathy (DR). However, some people are not aware of this. A study (part of a longer, multiple issues study) done by Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital in the slums of Dharavi, recently published in the Indian Journal of Opthalmology, revealed that only 30 per cent of the people were aware that diabetes can affect the eyes. Even after counselling, 43 per cent of the people did not realise that they must go for DR screening. However, post-counselling and awareness, an increase in knowledge was seen among the people.
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy might have no symptoms or only mild vision problems. But it can lead to blindness.
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