Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background and Aim: Cataract and retinopathy are well-known as ocular complications of diabetes. Recently, problems involving the ocular surface, dry eyes in particular, have been reported in diabetic patients. The present study was undertaken for assessing the prevalence dry eyes in diabetic patients. Material and Methods: The present study was conducted with the aim of assessing the prevalence dry eyes in diabetic patients. A total of 70 type 2 diabetic patients were included in the present study. Blood samples were obtained from all the patients and complete haematological and biochemical profile was analysed. After meeting the exclusion criteria complete past medical history of all the patients was analysed. Prevalence of dry eye syndrome was recorded. Results: Majority of the diabetic patients with dry eyes belonged to the age group of more than 45 years. Majority of diabetic patients with dry eyes were males. Significantly higher prevalence of dry eyes was found to be present among subjects with duration of diabetic of more than 10 years. Conclusion: Significant proportion of diabetic patients is affected by dry eyes during the course of the disease.