Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of vision impairment among patients with diabetes. Macular edema, a significant complication of DR, can be quantitatively assessed using Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), a tool that provides high‐resolution cross‐sectional images of the retina. To compare the macular thickness in diabetic retinopathy patients with and without macular edema and to assess the diagnostic accuracy of OCT in evaluating macular changes associated with DR. This cross‐sectional study involved 120 patients with diabetic retinopathy recruited from a tertiary care center. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presence (n=62) or absence (n=58) of macular edema, diagnosed via OCT. Macular thickness was measured, and statistical analysis was performed to compare differences between the two groups. The study found that patients with macular edema had significantly greater macular thickness compared to those without edema (p<0.05). The average macular thickness for the edema group was markedly higher than that of the non‐edema group. OCT demonstrated high sensitivity (85.5%) and specificity (79.3%) in detecting macular changes, highlighting its utility in clinical practice. OCT is an effective diagnostic tool for evaluating macular thickness in diabetic retinopathy patients. The significant differences in macular thickness between patients with and without macular edema underscore the importance of OCT in the diagnostic and management strategies of DR. These findings advocate for the routine use of OCT in the assessment of patients with diabetic retinopathy to better predict and manage the risk of macular edema.
How to cite this article:
Arun Bajarang Kolap and Sagar Deepak Patil. Comparison of Macular Thickness in Diabetic Retinopathy Patients with and without Macular Edema Using Optical Coherence Tomography.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.608.612
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.12.608.612