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Assessment of Eye Care Behavior among Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetic Patients

Diabetes can harm the eyes and damage the small blood vessels leading to retinal ischemia and increased vascular permeability causing blindness; almost all patients with diabetes need regular eye assessment to decrease the incidence of long duration of diabetes retinal complications. To assess the eye care behavior among non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients. A descriptive research design was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: The study was conducted in the Internal Medicine Department and Ophthalmic Clinics at Sohag University Hospital. Sample: A Purposive sample of 60 adult patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus from both males and females aged between (40-60) years old. Patient's structured interview questionnaire. Assessment of patient's knowledge questionnaire. The findings revealed that the mean age of patients was (53.31± 5.20), half of the patients were female, and (56.7%) were married. According to occupation, about (13.3%) were farmers, and (36.7%) of them were illiterate. Regarding patient’s knowledge, (96.7%) of patients had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge Also 100% of patients did not have regular vision examination, and the mean scores of total eye care practice behavior were was10.95±5.64 respectively. The eye care behavior of non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients has been shown as inappropriate. Recommendations: Development of an educational program that can promote/improve eye care in diabetic patients.