Doctor of Philosophy: Natural products as alternative therapy for diabetic retinopathy

The global incidence and prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has reached epidemic proportions. Estimates indicate that more than 360 million people will get affected with DM by 2030. All of these individuals will be at risk of developing diabetic Retinopathy (DR). Approximately 12million men and 11.5 million women are suffering with diabetes in the world.(Salim Bastaki.,2015).