Study of the quality of life using the SF-36 Health Survey Test in patients with diabetic retinopathy

Abstract

The SF-36 questionnaire uses eight scales: physical functionality, the role of physical functionality, body pain, general health, vitality, social functionality, the role of emotional functionality, and mental health. The main purpose of study was the quality of life of patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) according to the presence or absence of diabetic retinopathy (DR). The average health score of patients with RD was 64.6%, while in the group without RD-68.7%. Diabetes mellitus and its neuroophthalmic complications have an important influence on the patient’s psycho-emotional and physical condition, bringing a significant impact on physical and motor disorders.