An investigation into the ethnic distribution of diabetes and awareness of diabetic retinopathy among members of the Diabetes Association of Trinidad and Tobago (DATT) for the period 2020 ­ 2021 and determination of how COVID-19 impacted their treatment

• Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a condition whereby persons who suffer from diabetes have retinal damage resulting from consistently high blood glucose levels. • DR is the leading cause of blindness in Trinidad and Tobago, accounting for 11.4% cases of blindness. • Screening is the best way to prevent the development of DR as early medical intervention reduces the chances of blindness occurring • Limited awareness of DR among the population hinders the ability for earlier intervention