EC Ophthalmology

Research Article Volume 15 Issue 11 - 2024

Ophthalmological Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus: About 426 Cases in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo)

Léonard Tabu Yekoli1*, Viviane Ngoie Maloba1, Florent Mpia Epombe1, Joseph Kanku Mbuyi1, Léon Cibaka Kabasele2, Germain Kasongo Maloba3, Wivine Kimenyembo Kasongo1 and Gabrielle Chenge Borasisi1

1Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
2Radiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
3Diabetology Center of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

*Corresponding Author: Léonard Tabu Yekoli, Assistant Physician, Ophthalmology Department, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Received: September 23, 2024; Published: November 22, 2024




Objective: To contribute to the improvement of ophthalmological care for diabetic patients.

Method: This cross-sectional descriptive study with prospective data collection concerned diabetic patients receiving consultations in the ophthalmology department of the university clinics of Lubumbashi during the period from November 2021 to February 2023. Non-probability sampling was used, taking into account patients seen during the study period. An ophthalmological assessment including visual acuity, colour test, examination of ocular surfaces and anterior segment, posterior segment and annex, Schirmer test and intraocular pressure was performed on all patients. The usual statistical tests were used to interpret the results.

Results: We examined 852 eyes of 426 diabetic patients. The sex ratio was 1. The average age of the patients was 58 ± 10.8 years. The average duration of diabetes was 8 ± 6.8 years. Mean blood glucose was 185 ± 79 mg/dl. Hypertensive diabetic patients were 38.8%. Diabetes type 1 represented 4.9% and type 2 was present in 95.1% of patients. The main ocular manifestations found were: cataract 33.6%; diabetic retinopathy 24%; dry eyes 15.8%; diabetic maculopathy 10.6%; glaucoma 9.5%; ametropia 9.1. Regarding the impact of diabetes on the eyes, 28.6% of patients were informed about it

Conclusion: The results of this study demonstrate the value of raising awareness among ophthalmologists about the complete examination of the eyes of diabetic patients because extraretinal manifestations are numerous and precede diabetic retinopathy.

 Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus; Visual Impairment; Blindness; Visual Disorders

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Léonard Tabu Yekoli., et al. "Ophthalmological Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus: About 426 Cases in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of Congo)." EC Ophthalmology 15.12 (2024): 01-07.

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