Dr. C Aravind Babu, A14423, Dr. Narayanan Balakrishnan
AIM: To study age, incidence , sex incidence and relationship between Diabetic age and maculopathy , Role of FFA and or OCT in management
MATERIALS AND METHODS:96 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.
RESULTS:32 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 ischemic type had 20-25 year duration.
CONCLUSION:Incidence 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 ischemic type were seen with longer duration of diabetes.