Association of Dyslipidemia with Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Hospital-Based Study.

Background: Dyslipidemia is an important risk factor that can lead to the progression of retinopathy (DR). Diabetic dyslipidemia with low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and increased triglycerides (TGs) are seen frequently among Type 2 diabetic mellitus.

Aims And Objectives: (1) To assess the level of serum lipids (total cholesterol, TGs, HDL, and low-density lipoprotein [LDL]) among type 2 diabetes patients.