Aim: The purpose of the present research was to assess the knowledge as well as perception amongst various practicing physicians about diabetic retinopathy in ischemic heart disease patients. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was designed to assess the knowledge, perception amongst 209 practicing physicians. A self-administered questionnaire about demographic and professional data, knowledge regarding Diabetic retinopathy (DR), and about attitudes and practices toward DR screening and management in Cardiovascular disease (CVD) patients were distributed amongst participants. Descriptive statistical analysis was conducted for the data obtained from the present survey.