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Today about 170 million people around the world have diabetes (WHO estimation). This will grow to more than 300 million by 2025 (The WHO predicts this number likely to be 370 million by 2030). While diabetes will continue to be a major problem for the developed world, it is estimated that approx. 70% of all new cases will appear in the developing nations.
Abstract: This tool will help the users to know the estimated number of prevalence and annual estimated workload at tertiary care centre for Diabetic Retinopathy. Abstract: This study proposed to investigate the extent of the Diabetic Eye Disease in southern India by focusing on one specialist centre, the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It also the lists out the percentage of the population affected by various eye diseases findings. Abstract: This article describes in detail about the spread of retinal diseases worldwide. It also tells in detail about the prevalence, treatment facilities available, need for trained personnel in Retinal Disease and also the equipments needed for the screening. Abstract: This article gives data from selected populations in all WHO regions on the global prevalence of diabetes, and focuses on the pattern in the developing world. Abstract: This provides information on Diabetic Retinopathy, magnitude of the problem, stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, detection, risk factors involved and management of Diabetic Retinopathy. Abstract: This poster reveals the fact of the prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and also the incidence rate in the forthcoming years. |
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Awareness creation is a vitally important step in the creation of a successful program to battle against any disease in the community. This is especially true of the growing problem of Diabetic Retinopathy. Studies previously completed have revealed that Diabetic Retinopathy, despite its status as one of the greatest causes of blindness in both developed and developing countries, is virtually unknown to a large majority of the population. This lack of knowledge is not restricted to the general public, but pervades the medical and paramedical communities as well. Without awareness of the disease it is impossible for any individual to aid the cause of preventing blindness from Diabetic Retinopathy, either in him or herself or in the community as a whole. Awareness creation is therefore necessary as one of the first steps in any program aimed at reducing Diabetic Retinopathy.
Abstract: This article explains the need for awareness creation in the community since any successful programme to combat any disease relies on the effectiveness of the awareness among the people and also the strategies that could be used to create such awareness in the community. Abstract This article tells in detail about how the diabetes paves the root cause for Diabetic Retinopathy. In this article Ricky Sharma shares his experience at Aravind Eye Hospital, South India. In a six month period, 1,863 new eye patients had a diagnosis (either previously known or unknown) of diabetes mellitus. It also tells about the DR screening and the treatment methods available in the developing countries. Abstract This article gives an overview of the concept of utilizing private sector participation in improving public health. Various experiences have shown that success of a health program depends on involvement and participation of different stakeholders of health. The article focuses on need, importance, advantages and process of building partnership for an eye health care programme related particularly to diabetic retinopathy. IEC is an essential input in community diabetic retinopathy care activities. The IEC process is concerned with providing information to people which enable them to analyse the pros and cons and be educated on the benefits of certain eye care practices. This ultimately would lead to a change in the beliefs, attitudes, misconceptions and practices of the population. The positive behaviors adopted would help in reducing the burden of diabetic retinopathy conditions in the community. 1. People need to have correct information. Without correct information, the credibility of the eye care system suffers. 2. Most eye diseases are preventable. Diseases like diabetic retinopathy need strong community action for prevention. 3. Blindness is curable among large proportion of the cases especially in cataract cases. However, the community is not aware of the available diabetic retinopathy service facilities and lack confidence in the available services. IEC can help in surmounting these barriers. 4. Eye health status can be promoted by adherence to healthy lifestyles. Dietary and metabolic control are extremely important in delaying blindness in diabetic retinopathy. 5. Compliance with prescribed course of action is important in many eye diseases.
Abstract The main purpose of this KAP study is to explore changes in Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of the community, paramedical personnel and medical practitioners on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. This study will provide information for valuation of the diabetic retinopathy programme. It reveals increases in knowledge, changes in attitudes towards diabetes and diabetic retinopathy, as well as changes in the kinds of practices that are followed regarding management of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy. Abstract KAP Study tells us what people know about certain things, how they feel and also how they behave. The three topics that a KAP study measures are Knowledge, Attitude and Practice. Understanding the levels of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice will allow for a more efficient process of awareness creation as it will allow the program to be tailored more appropriately to the needs of the community. Abstract This brochure on Diabetic Retinopathy deals about the causes and treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy, the diagnosing methods etc Abstract This poster giving details about how diabetic affects eye with the photographs and also the treatment required for the Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis. Abstract This poster reveals the stages of Diabetic Retinopathy with all the pictures for more clarity. Abstract This poster explains how Diabetic Retinopathy develops in patients having Diabetes in the first 5, 10, 15, and 20 years. Hence, the importance of undergoing Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosis and constant treatment is enlightened clearly. Abstract This poster illustrates the treatment options for Diabetic Retinopathy with good pictures. Abstract This article is a guidelines and the methods and the process that have to carried out while delivering healthcare messages to the community for the prevention of needless blindness. It also lists out the main strategies that have to be followed while developing the health education message to make the people aware about the diseases, the health care providers providing the treatment for the disease. Abstract This article details various information, education and communication strategies to bring about behaviour change for the emerging disease diabetic retinopathy. Abstract This article describes in detail about the magnitude of the Diabetic Retinopathy and suggests the useful methods that could be followed for creating awareness among the rural community at Taluk and District government hospitals within their reach. Abstract This highlights the findings of KAP study which was conducted in the project districts of Madurai, Theni and Coimbatore, to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice study on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy among medical practitioners in southern India. | ||||||
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Screening for diabetes involves measuring the amount of the sugar in a drop of blood. Only a physician is qualified to diagnose diabetes. However, diabetes detection screenings are valuable in locating people whose blood sugar level is higher than normal. By organising many screening camps in the community, diabetic patients and diabetic retinopathy patients are identified through blood test and fundus examination. Thus diabetic patients who are at risk for diabetic retinopathy are identified and counselled regarding the diseases, eye care and laser treatment facilities. As per the saying, that education and service must go together.
Abstract This article highlights the Requirements of a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme like Identification of the population at risk, efficient register and recall system, effective instrument for viewing the retina, experienced interpreter of the findings, screening protocol, system for managing the cases identified, Feedback to the screening personnel and Quality control. Abstract This article describes in detail about the TeleOphthalmic network. It also describes in detail about the application of Telemedicine in TeleOphthalmic. It also describes in detail the process and the execution of TeleOphthalmic. It also describes in detail about the advantages of TeleOphthalmic. Abstract This article describes in detail the evolution of Teleophthalmology. It also gives a detailed data about Teleophthalmology and also briefs how the Teleophthalmic network is serving the community needs at the primary, secondary and the Tertiary levels of ophthalmology. It tells in detail how the Teleophthalmic network is processed in Vision centers and Mobile vans to the community needs. Abstract This article briefs about the Mobile Teleophthalmic network for treating Community at the primary level. It also describes in detail about the process of how the Community is treated using the Teleophthalmic network. It also tells how the Eye Camps are planned in regular systematic basics with the help of the Mobile screening unit. Abstract This document introduces the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS) Clinical Standards for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening. The standards focus on specific elements of screening for diabetic retinopathy and are set in the context of the Clinical Standards for Diabetes. Abstract Source: Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind This booklet is for people with diabetic retinopathy and their families and friends. It provides information about diabetic retinopathy and answers questions about the cause and symptoms of this progressive eye disease. Diagnosis and types of treatment are described Abstract This leaflet sets out to answer some of your questions about the changes that may occur, or have occurred in eyes if you have diabetes. You might want to discuss this information with a relative or carer and with a health profession |
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Countries requiring appropriate technology often do not have access to the information necessary to acquire such equipment and instruments. Because information on low cost technologies does not reach the decision-makers, inappropriate or extravagant purchases are often made, leaving the users with sophisticated equipment which is too expensive to operate, maintain and repair. Some of the strategies developed by WHO to over come these issues are:
Abstract This article provides you with Evidence Based Guideline for Diabetic Retinopathy Telescreening. |
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Even as around 19 to 25 per cent of diabetics suffer from diabetic retinopathy, the speciality is marred by expensive treatment, dearth of specialists, lack of public awareness and training centres offering vitreoretinal fellowships.
With Advanced laser treatment costing too high patients find treatment for diabetic retinopathy expensive. To improve the situation, experts suggest setting up of more diabetic clinics, which have a dedicated team of ophthalmologists, general physicians, endocrinologists and neurologists. The treatment for diabetic retinopathy would be cost effective, when offered through a diabetic clinic. Also Cases of diabetic retinopathy can be addressed if general physicians encourage diabetic patients to have annual eye check-up and regular check-up of blood sugar level.
Abstract: This lucid and concise booklet presents the threat and prevalence of blindness due to diabetic retinopathy, its types, and methods of eye evaluation. It discusses treatment methods, stresses the vital importance of regular eye checkups and also introduces the Lions Aravind Diabetic Retinopathy project. Abstract This provides information on the instructions to be followed by the diabetic patients to keep themselves away from diabetic retinopathy. Abstract This article describes in brief about the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, its causes, clinical classification and the treatment availability. It also tells in detail how the DR patients have been screened. Abstract This article describes in detail about the different types of Diabetic retinopathy, its features which are used to determine the level of risk to vision and also suggest suggests how to manage different types of Diabetic Retinopathy. Abstract This article describes in detail about the various eye glossary terms and their definition related to different forms Diabetic Retinopathy. Brouchure This brochure provides the basic information on diabetes, causes, symptoms and preventive methods, the retinal damages that arise due to diabetes and their preventive measures Abstract This article lists the Views of various experienced Ophthalmic personnel about the diagnosis and management of posterior segment conditions might be different in the future, specifically in the year 2020. |
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World Diabetes Foundation
The World Diabetes Foundation is dedicated to supporting prevention and treatment of diabetes in developing countries. They focus on the following areas:
World Diabetes Foundation - Mission
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