Epidemiologie de la retinopathie diabetique

ABSTRACT

The frequency of diabetic retinopathy [DR] which represents a major cause of blindness and its relationship with a number of related factors were studied in 400 diabetic patients. 37.5% of patients showed DR, this frequency increased with age and sex [female] but especially with weakly balanced and longer duration daibetes. 11.5% of patients were blind. The importance of well balancing diabetes and other factors such high blood pressure and regular ophthalmic examination are raised