Abstract :
Introduction: Cataract is one of the leading causes of blindness in developing countries. The most common type of cataract is senile cataract. The exact pathogenesis of cataract is not known, but it is believed that multiple risk factors like age, sex, diabetes mellitus, serum electrolytes, oxidative stress, etc., are responsible for the development of cataract. Rise in serum sodium and potassium levels are responsible for cataract formation.
Aim and Objective: The aim of this study is to estimate serum sodium and potassium in senile diabetic cataract patients, as compared to those without diabetes with cataract and to estimate its relationship in development of cataract.
Materials and Methods: This study consists of 50 senile diabetic cataract patients and age matched 50 non diabetic cataract individuals,for them serum electrolytes like sodium and potassium were measured along with blood glucose and HbA1c.
Results: In our study there is significant rise in serum sodium and mild elevation of potassium levels in cases compare to control group.
Conclusion: We have concluded that serum sodium and potassium are important markers of senile diabetic cataract formation. The diet with low salt and sugar, life style modification may delay the process of cataract formation in diabetics.
Keyword :
Cataract, Diabetes mellitus, Electrolytes, Sodium, Potassium,Tertiary care teaching hospital