Title
PROFILE OF THE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY PATIENTS, TREATED AT A REFERENCE CENTER IN BELO HORIZONTE
Introduction
To identify the presence of diabetic retinopathy, risk factors and perform interventions in advanced cases.
Methods
This is a descriptive study. The study sample consisted of a total of 900 patients seen in the diabetes task force carried out by the Ophthalmological Center of Minas Gerais, in which 400 diabetic patients were referred and participated in the systematized care using the Staged Diabetic Management Protocol.
Results
Mild non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy was observed in 17% of diabetic patients who underwent funds. Regarding moderate non-proliferative retinopathy, it was seen in 15% of patients. 11% had severe non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy was detected in 4.8% of patients, and high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy in 4.8% of patients. Clinically significant macular edema was found in 24% of patients. Patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, especially those at high risk, were immediately submitted to a panphotocoagulation session.
Discussion
Diabetic retinopathy remains a serious public health problem and should always be understood as a multidisciplinary approach. The risk factors associated with this retinopathy must be taken into account when approaching any patient with diabetes mellitus, in order to prevent the onset and progression. In the present study, we found that diabetic retinopathy remains a frequent complication and difficult to control among diabetics. We believe that actions of this nature contribute to the diagnosis, prevention and control of this serious complication of diabetes mellitus.
Keywords
Diabetic retinopathy, risk factors, diabetes mellitus, pathology.
Area
CLINICAL CASE
Authors
KARINE OLIVEIRA ANDRADE, NADIA CAROLINA LIMA E LIMA, VINICIUS CARRIERO LIMA, LINCOLN FEITOSA LEITE, ANA CAROLINA CANEDO DOMINGOS LIMA, JULIANA LAMBERT OREFECI, CARLOS GUSTAVO HERINGER, CLAUDIO AUGUSTO JUNQUEIRA DE CARVALHO