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Project No. 112 (1997)Eye Disease Among Diabetic Patients Seen in Dubai and SharjahStudent Authors: Amal Ahmed Khalfan Al SuwaidiFaculty Supervisors: Dr. N. Pugh, Dr. M.M. HossainAbstract:Objectives To determine the relationships between diabetes and eye diseases andvisual deterioration with type of DM associated risk factors and other associateddisease.Methods Prospective study and historical prospective study to determine the outcomeof visual acuity. Data was collected from the records of diabetic patients who attendedthe laser room in Dubai and Sharjah Hospitals. Fungus pictures were taken. The totalnumber of patients was 55 (33 were studied to determine visual deterioration).Results Higher odds ratios of older age, higher triglyceride and hypertension wereassociated with proliferated diabetic retinopathy. Contracts was more frequent in olderpatients with type 2 DM visual impairment of DM and higher level of cholesterol andtriglyceride. Females had more severe visual deterioration.Conclusion More studies about the incidence of diabetic retinopathy associated Rickfactors are needed in the Emirates. In the mean time better education should beprovided to diabetic patients about diabetic complications and the importance ofscreening the eyes to prevent visual loss. We need more aggressive and earliertreatment to delay the progression of DR.