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@article{190228,
        author = {Goutam Datta and Dr. Jewel Namasudra},
        title = {DIABETES AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE EYES- A STUDY IN URBAN AREA OF ASSAM},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1610-1616},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190228},
        abstract = {Diabetes is medical condition in which the patient suffering high blood sugar from their normal range where normal ranges are; in case of fasting 80-100mg/dl and post prandial is less than 140mg/dl; As a result, patient may experience in fatigueness, weakness, and other systemic symptoms. The main types of diabetes are Type 1, where the body makes little to no insulin; Type 2, where the body doesn't use insulin properly; and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy. Other types exist, such as Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, which is sometimes called type 1.5 diabetes. The aim of the study was to know the prevalence of ocular morbidities among diabetic patients in different age, groups, along with awareness for prevention of ocular system. Systemically, diabetic patients are facing some complications which are always hungry, always thirsty, weight loss, frequent urination, fatigue, dry skin, dizziness, weakness etc. In ocular complication of diabetic retinopathy is blurring of vision, floaters, difficulty with night vision, faded colors, dark or empty areas in vision, sudden vision loss, severe eye pain etc. A questionnaires-based survey was done within the urban area of Guwahati, from August 2025 to December 2025 randomly. Individuals, those who were suffering diabetic and ocular complications were distributed a prescribed questionnaires among them to filled properly. After that, individual, those who had ocular complications, were examined their visual acuity by Snellen’s chart, Anterior segment examination was done by torch and loupe, Posterior segment including fundus examination were done by direct Ophthalmoscopy. Individuals, those who have had refractive errors were corrected by dry radioscopy as objective refraction followed by subjected refraction of suitable method. Individuals, those who had blurry vision symptoms, were tested by ophthalmoscopy. Individuals, who were attending in the age group 20 to 80 years of age and suffering diabetic related systemic abnormalities and facing ocular complications were included in the study. Individuals who were bearing normal range of blood sugar level but pre-existing ocular diseases, other systemic related eye diseases are excluded from the study. The age group, bellow 20 years and above 80 years are not included in this study. The study was conducted in urban Area of Assam; where 89 individuals were identified as diabetic, and also facing different ocular abnormalities in different age groups in both genders. Out of 89 diabetic patients 61 were male, 28 were females. In the study we also consider in three different age groups in both sex: 1st group 20-40years of age; 2nd group 41-60 years of age; 3rd group 61-80 years of age. The study highlights a significant correlation between diabetic and visual disturbances, such as blurred vision, floaters, difficulty with night vision, faded colors, dark or empty areas in vision, sudden vision loss, severe eye pain issues. Diabetic can reduce to improve on a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity, a balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep. Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes, losing even a small percentage of body weight can significantly lower blood sugar levels. Other key steps include quitting smoking, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, and working with a healthcare professional to create a personalized plan.},
        keywords = {Diabetic; prevalence, ocular abnormalities; blurring vision; weakness; urban area of Assam.},
        month = {January},
        }