Comparing the Compliance to Follow-up in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema

Patients under intervention group will attend an education sessions by structured videos and images with the help of digital tool-WhatsApp group chat administered by the researcher. The group will have the objective interaction with patients and researchers to convey about their view of opinion on sight threatening diabetic retinopathy and management. The structured programme included definition of diabetes mellitus, symptoms, risk factors, awareness of DM and DR, importance of self-care about the disease (eye care and blood glucose monitoring), dietary management and importance of physical activity (Life style modification). The groups will be tracked frequently by WhatsApp/telephonic call and will be documented. Confidentiality of all participants will be maintained.

Patient under non-intervention group will not attend or take part in the education sessions or interaction with other patients. Will receive only the general instructions or advises from ophthalmologists about management and follow-up visit.