Diabetic retinopathy, visual impairment and ocular status among patients with diabetes mellitus in Yemen: a hospital-based study.

The prevalence of DM was reported to be 4.6% and 9.75% in two different studies conducted in Yemen.[ 9 10 ] Risk factors such as obesity, impaired glucose tolerance, hypertension and hyperlipidemia exist in the Yemeni population.[ 9 ] Thus the burden of DM is likely to be significant and with improved socioeconomic conditions, especially in urban areas of Yemen, it is likely to further rise.[ 11 ] With improved health services, mortality due to renal and cardiac complications of DM will reduce and patients with DM would live longer.[ 12 ] DR that is associated with the duration of DM is therefore likely to increase.[ 13 ] Hence an organized approach to address DR within ‘VISION 2020’ initiative is now recommended.[ 14 ] For proper planning of a public health program, evidence-based information is crucial.

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