We are a medical support group with a mission to prevent diabetic related blindness, medically referred to as Diabetic Retinopathy. The problem is that people living with diabetes are often unaware that they should have their Eye checkup done by a Retina Specialist on a regular basis. All the diabetic patients are asymptomatic during the early stages of Diabetic Retinopathy, and fail to access timely care.
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We are on a mission to prevent this and make India Diabetic Blindness Free.
Early blindness due to Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is usually preventable with routine checks and effective management of the underlying diabetes. With the latest tools available in prevention, diagnostics and treatment, options for a wide spectrum of eye conditions - from the routine to the complex.
At our dbfi.in website we give you exclusive consultation access to the top retina specialists in the country and You will receive the examination report after a checkup. With the of appointment sitting at home, Our reminders will make sure diabetes doesn't blind you!
We are active on social media and offline promote awareness on the underlying causes of diabetic retinapathy. We believe the first step towards prevention is to get tested on time.
THE SCALE OF THE PROBLEM
India is home to over 74 million diabetics and the number is estimated to exceed 123 million by 2040. Every person living with diabetes is at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Poorly controlled blood sugars, high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase the likelihood of vision loss due to DR, along with the risk of associated vision disorders such as Cataract or Glaucoma.
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Although early identification and treatment can prevent almost all blindness from DR, people living with diabetes are often unaware that they should have their eyes cheked up by a retina specialist regularly. All the diabetic patients are asymptomatic during the early stages of DR, and fail to access timely care. In most resource-poor countries, the clinicians, medical technology and systems of care needed to identify and effectively treat DR are often lacking, so significant investment will be required in order to forestall the inevitable rise in vision loss to DR.
PREVENTION
IS CURE
Diabetes prevention and treatment can play a vital role in reducing vision loss from DR. Although more than 75% of people with diabetes will develop some retinopathy after 15 years, recent studies have determined that intensive glucose therapy achieved through diet and/or medication can reduce the onset of Diabetic Retinopathy by 76% and the progression of the disease by 54%.
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The most effective Diabetic Retinopathy programmes will take a holistic approach, focusing on patient education, behaviour change, and effective disease management strategies in addition to the provision of regular eye (retina) check ups and high-quality, affordable treatment. Increased co-operation between the diabetes care and ophthalmic communities is essential to prevent the impending epidemic of vision loss due to Diabetic Retinopathy.
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DBFI website will act as a bridge between these 2 care providers.
