Association of Intraocular Pressure with HbA1C Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is becoming an epidemic in our country and worldwide. It is an important risk factor for raised intraocular pressure (IOP). Raised IOP is associated with a potentially blinding condition known as glaucoma. Identification of risk factors is a mainstay in the prevention and early detection of glaucoma. Aim & objectives: To determine the association of IOP with glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus & to identify patients of type 2 Diabetes mellitus who are at risk of developing glaucoma. Materials & methods: A cross - sectional study was performed on 60 patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Detailed ocular examination & measurement of IOP by Goldmann?s applanation tonometer was done to all patients. The HbA1c levels of these patients were documented. The patients were allocated in 2 groups, based on HbA1c levels
Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, intraocular pressure, HbA1c, Glaucoma
How to Cite?: Siddhi Kondvilkar, Lokesh H M, Safa S Razi, Tanvi Patil, Saipreethi Gundareddy, "Association of Intraocular Pressure with HbA1C Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus", Volume 13 Issue 5, May 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 479-482, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR24507010859, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR24507010859