Investigation of the reasons for delayed presentation in proliferative diabetic retinopathy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To investigate reasons for delayed presentation in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR).

Methods

A questionnaire was designed to investigate consecutive PDR patients with delayed presentation who visited our center between January 2021 and December 2021. The questionnaire was divided into four sections: knowledge regarding diabetic retinopathy (DR), attitude toward DR treatment, difficulties adhering to follow-up plans, and medical care. The systemic disease status and severity of DR were recorded. Logistic analysis was undertaken to investigate DR treatment refusal and delay factors.

Results

A total of 157 patients were included in this study, with an average age of 50.0 ± 11.6 years. The median glycated hemoglobin level (HbA1c) was 7.8% (IQR 2.

SUBMITTER: Zhao M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10903851 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature