Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, cataract and visual impairment in patients with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract

This study provides baseline information on prevalence of all grades of retinopathy and STDR in consecutive cases attending an urban/semi-urban diabetes clinic in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevalence of STDR was high and in type 2 diabetes was associated with albuminuria, neuropathy and insulin use.