Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among people with diabetes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Authors

Sami Hamdan Alzahrani · King Abdulaziz University

Marwan A. Bakarman · King Abdulaziz University

Saleh M. Al‐Qahtani · Ministry of Health

Maha S. Alqahtani · Ministry of Health

Nadeem Shafique Butt · King Abdulaziz University

Emad Salawati · King Abdulaziz University

Ahmad Alkatheri

Abstract

Despite having good awareness about DM and its effects on eyes, the patients exhibited a relative lack of awareness about DR. Considering the association of DR with DM, its increasing magnitude is a potential burden on the community and health systems.

Topics & Keywords

Retinal Diseases and Treatments Retinal Imaging and Analysis Advanced Glycation End Products research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Therapeutic Advances in Endocrinology and Metabolism

Volume 9, Issue 4, pp. 103-112

DOI: 10.1177/2042018818758621

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