Incidence of Peripheral Neuropathy and its Effect in the Severity of Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Patients Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder causing elevated blood glucose levels. It leads to complications like retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy, affecting organ systems. Understanding these complications is crucial for healthcare providers to provide comprehensive care and prevent long-term adverse outcomes. Peripheral neuropathy and diabetic retinopathy are common microvascular complications, highlighting the need for a holistic approach to diabetes management. Aims: The aim of the study is to assess the incidence of peripheral neuropathy and its effect on the severity of retinopathy in Type 2 diabetes patients attending a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: The present study was a Observational and cross-sectional study. This Study was conducted from 1 Year at Department of Ophthalmology. Study population 150. Result: A significant association was found between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and diabetes mellitus (DM) groups (χ² = 150.0000, p < 0.0001), with varying eye involvement across DM subgroups (χ² = 84.6154, p < 0.0001). Motor and sensory nerve latency and amplitude changes were strongly associated with DM status (χ² = 38.2353, p < 0.0001). Additionally, RNFL thickness decreased with increasing DR severity (χ² = 58.0364, p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes patients is linked to advanced stages of diabetic retinopathy, necessitating early screening and comprehensive diabetes care to manage complications.