Association of serum lipid profile and other systemic risk factors with retinal hard exudates in diabetic retinopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Diabetic macular edema is one of the leading causes of vision loss across the world. Hard exudates at the macula can lead to structural abnormalities in the retina leading to irreversible vision loss. Systemic dyslipidemia and other modifiable risk factors when identified and treated early may help prevent substantial vision loss. The purpose of this study was to study the association between serum lipid levels and other systemic risk factors like hemoglobin, HbA1c, and serum creatinine with hard exudates and macular edema in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Methods

It is a prospective cross-sectional study conducted in a tertiary health care center in South India. 96 patients having diabetic retinopathy with hard exudates were included. Modified Airlie house clas

SUBMITTER: Hiran HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11297163 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature