PREDICTORS OF LATE PRESENTATION OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: A MISSED OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTH SYSTEMS IN PAKISTAN

Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common complications of diabetes which can lead to visual impairment or even blindness. However, early detection and prompt treatment can reduce the risk of visual impairment significantly. Therefore, it is important to detect the socioeconomic predictors of late presentation of diabetic retinopathy which was the objective of this study.