Nizam M Darwesh, Muhammad Naeem, Irshad Ahmad, Nighat Nawaz.
The Importance of Education in Eye Complications associated with Diabetes in South Asian Communities.
Ophthalmol Update Jan ;16(1):476-9.

Objective: To investigate the importance of education, knowledge and awareness in eye complications associated with diabetes in South Asian communities. Methods: This study was designed as a qualitative research using the combination of in-depth interviews and focus group approach methods; the data was analysed thematically. Results: The results showed that most of the participants had no knowledge or awareness regarding eye complications associated with diabetes, and they thought there was no link between the eye complications and diabetes. Most participants had the perception that low vision was a normal ageing process and could not be rectified. The study found that there was evidence to suggest that eye health was not considered to be a priority; instead, it was thougt to be a natural part of the ageing process. Conclusion: Education, knowledge and awareness are the key factors to minimise the risk of eye complications associated with diabetes, and to enhance eye health and diabetes care.

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