World Sight Day: Awareness about diabetic retinopathy low despite information surge

Health By Sumit Jha Oct 10, 2024 Read the article

The second Thursday of October is World Sight Day. This year, the theme is “Children, Love Your Eyes.”

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There is a growing concern about diabetic retinopathy, where the rising prevalence of diabetes is linked to increasing cases of vision loss.

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The South Indian states are no exception. Diabetic retinopathy, a severe complication of diabetes, could lead to irreversible blindness, if not detected and treated early.

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The age-standardised prevalence of diabetes in South India is approximately 12 percent, with an additional 14 percent of the population classified as prediabetic.

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Kerala: Known as the “diabetes capital” of India, the state reports a prevalence of around 20-25%.

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Tamil Nadu: Urban areas report diabetes rates as high as 20%. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh: Both states exhibit a 10-15% prevalence.

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Karnataka: Similar trends are observed, particularly in urban centers.

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Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage retinal blood vessels, leading to vision impairment or blindness.

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