Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in Tehran province: a population-based study

2009112 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Mohammad Ali Javadi · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Marzieh Katibeh · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Nasrin Rafati · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Hossein Dehghan · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Farid Zayeri · Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Mehdi Yaseri · Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

This study demonstrated a high prevalence and poor control of DR in Tehran province. This suggests the need for adequate prevention and treatment in patients with diabetes.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Imaging and Analysis Glaucoma and retinal disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Ophthalmology

Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 12-12

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2415-9-12

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 5.68