Clinical Analysis of 50 Cases of Diabetic Maculopathy

Abstract

To study age, incidence, sex incidence and relationship between Diabetic age and Maculopathy, Role of FFA and/or OCT in management. MATERIALS AND METHODS96 eyes of 50 patients were screened in the OPD. Using slit lamp biomicroscopy, FFA and OCT the relationship between Diabetic age and type of maculopathy was analysed. RESULTS32 patients were above 50 years of age and 18 less than 50. Ratio of males-to-females was 2.85:1. In our study 92% had bilateral involvement (Asymmetric), 14% with focal type of maculopathy had 6-10 years' duration; 33% of diffuse had 11-15 years of duration; 30% of ischaemic type had 20-25 years' duration. CONCLUSIONIncidence of diabetic maculopathy was common after 50 years of age and with diabetes of longer duration. FFA is the most important diagnosing tool in classifying type of maculopathy and aids in management. Also focal maculopathy was common in early diabetics, diffuse type and ischaemic type were seen with longer duration of diabetes.