Abstract
Of 3000 diabetic patients screened, 780 were diagnosed to have retinopathy. The incidence of the complication was higher in the age group of 51 years and above, and it increased alarmingly with the prolongation of the duration of diabetes (76.7%).
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diabetic Retinopathy / complications
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Diabetic Retinopathy / diagnosis*
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Diabetic Retinopathy / drug therapy
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Diabetic Retinopathy / epidemiology
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Female
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Humans
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Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
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Infant
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pakistan
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Pilot Projects
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Prevalence
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Time Factors