1Assistant Professor, Dept. of Ophthalmology, S.N Medical College, Agra
2Junior Resident, Dept. of Ophthalmology, S.N Medical College, Agra
3Lecturer, Dept. of Pathology, S.N Medical College, Agra
4Senior Resident, Dept. of Nephrology, Pushpawati Singhania Research Institute, Delhi
*Corresponding Author E-mail: rachitagrawal89@gmail.com
Online published on 22 June, 2016.
To study the role of serum lipids in diabetic retinopathy.
Cross-sectional study of 48 consecutive patients of diabetic clinic. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) was graded according to modified Airlie House Classification system. Serum lipids (total, LDL, and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides) were assessed.
Triglyceride was associated with an increase likelihood of having more severe diabetic retinopathy levels (P<0.05). Also HDL showed significant association (P<0.05). Association of total (P>0.05) and LDL cholesterol (P>0.05) with diabetic retinopathy was insignificant.
The significant association of triglycerides and HDL with DR shown by this study indicates, along with glycemic control, correction of hyperlipidemia is important in preventing the development of DR.
Diabetic Retinopathy, HDL, Total Cholesterol, LDL, Triglycerides
