Table 2.
Practices followed for patients diagnosed with DR
| Variable | Responses | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of diabetic patients with diagnosed diabetic retinopathy in their OPD (P<0.05) | <25% | 25%-50% | >50% | |
| Type I DM | 7 | 7 | 40 | |
| Type II DM | 6 | 15 | 25 | |
| Does the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy change further line of management | Yes | No | Sometimes | |
| 54 | 13 | 33 | ||
| What changes are made to the line of management after diagnosis of DR (thematic analysis) | Tighter glycemic control and counseling to get regular Ophthalmologic, cardiac and neuro consultation lifestyle changes Control of comorbidities such as hypertension Depends on the severity of the retinopathy |
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| Does grading of diabetic retinopathy change the line of management | Yes | No | Sometimes | |
| 54 | 26 | 20 | ||