CORRELATION STUDY BETWEEN BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL AND INTRAOCULAR PRESSURE IN DIABETIC PATIENTS SEEN AT UNIVERSITY OF PORTHARCOURT TEACHING HOSPITAL.
Abstract
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between blood sugar levels and intraocular pressure (IOP) in diabetic patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital.The study involved 193 participants (99 females and 94 males) aged 36-69 years, with a mean age of 52.45 ± 8.94 years. Blood sugar level was measured using Acucheck glucometer and IOP was measured using iCare rebound tonometer. Blood sugar levels and IOP were measured both before and after a meal. Data was analysed using Statistical package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Test for correlation and significance were carried out with probability levels set P
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