Abstract
Aim: This descriptive study aimed to evaluate self-care in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
 Material and Methods: The study was conducted with 151 individuals who were diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy in an
 ophthalmology clinic of a city hospital, met the specified criteria and admitted to participate in the research. A questionnaire form and
 Diabetes Self-Care Scale (DSCS) were used to collect data.
 Results: In this study, the mean DSCS score of patients with diabetic retinopathy was found as 94.2±23.7. There is a weak negative
 correlation between the DSCS score and fasting and postprandial plasma glucose (p0.05).
 Conclusion: In this study self-care scores of patients with diabetic retinopathy were observed to be acceptable and high level. A weak
 negative correlation was determined between DSCS scores and fasting and postprandial blood glucose. It is recommended to evaluate
 patients with diabetic retinopathy in a holistic manner, determine their self-care levels, and make plans and practices to improve their
 self-care.
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