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Research project reveals 14.5% diabetes prevalence in Oman

Dr. Zoelfigar Dafalla, Assistant Professor of Optometry Department at the University of Buraimi, has highlighted the incidence of diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in the Sultanate of Oman.

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Thursday, October 24, 2024

MUSCAT : He recently presented findings from his research project titled ‘Vision-Related Quality of Life among Diabetic Retinopathy Patients’ within the scientific convoy initiative.

The presentation addressed the significant public health issue of diabetes in Oman, where the prevalence stands at 14.5 percent. As a result, diabetic retinopathy affects approximately 19.2 percent of those diagnosed with diabetes.


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