Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9570
ISSN: 2155-9570
Anuradha Jayaprakasam
United Kingdom
Research Article
Is Routine Testing for Proteinuria Indicated in Diabetic Eye Clinics?
Author(s): Navpreet Dhillon, Anuradha Jayaprakasam, Philip I. Murray and Samer El-SherbinyNavpreet Dhillon, Anuradha Jayaprakasam, Philip I. Murray and Samer El-Sherbiny
Purpose: The presence of albuminuria of ≥ 20 mg/dL, detectable on urine dipstick, represents significant early nephropathy requiring intervention. This study aimed to identify the incidence of previously undiagnosed renal impairment in patients attending a Diabetic Eye Clinic at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, which has a diverse social and ethnic catchment area.Methods: An observational cohort audit was performed and a total of 42 consecutive patients’ urine samples were tested for albuminuria by dipstick. Results: Albuminuria was found in 17/42 (40.5%) patients, but only 5 patients were aware of having renal impairment. In 10/17 (58.8%) patients General Practitioners (GP) were also unaware of the renal impairment. Patients with previously undiagnosed albuminuria tended to be younger, have a shorter dur.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9570.1000333