INCIDENCE, CLINICAL PROFILE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY & ITS CORRELATION WITH GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER OF RAIGARH (CHHATTISGARH)

Dr. Santosh Kashyap; Dr. Naresh Kumar Patel; Dr. shefali Agrawal; Dr. Preeti Singh

Authors

Dr. Santosh Kashyap Assistant Professor, Mbbs, Ms Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Author
Dr. Naresh Kumar Patel Assistant Professor, Mbbs, Md Medicine, Department of General Medicine, Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Author
Dr. shefali Agrawal Assistant Professor, Mbbs, Doms, Dnb Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Author
Dr. Preeti Singh Assistant Professor, MBBS, MS Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh (Chhattisgarh). Author

Keywords:

Diabetic Retinopathy, Glycemic Control, Hba1c, Raigarh, Post-Prandial Blood Sugar.

Abstract

Background: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a primary cause of avoidable blindness in the industrial regions of Chhattisgarh. Aim: To analyze the 3-year incidence, demographic trends, and clinical profile of DR in the Raigarh area. Methods: A hospital-based longitudinal observational study was conducted on 423 diabetic patients screened from 2023 to 2025. DR was graded using the International Clinical Diabetic Retinopathy (ICDR) scale. Results: The overall prevalence of DR was 21.28%. High-risk glycemic levels (PPBS > 200 mg/dl and HbA1c > 8.5%) showed a strong correlation with advanced DR stages. Conclusion: Systematic screening and lifestyle modification are essential to mitigate the burden of diabetic blindness in the district.