Prevalence of Diabetic Retinopathy and the Effect of Expanding the Screening Interval at Primary Care Centers

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most prevalent diseases all over the world. Diabetic Retinopathy is the most frequent microvascular complications known to be a leading cause of blindness; the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy ranged from 19% to 36% in Saudi Arabia. Diabetic retinopathy may be a condition which will occur in people that have diabetes. It causes progressive damage to the retina, the light-sensitive lining at the rear of the attention. Diabetic retinopathy may be a serious sight-threatening complication of diabetes.