Diabetic Retinopathy - 26/08/15
, Maria V. Gibson, MD, PhD b, Ambar Kulshreshtha, MD, PhD, MPH bRésumé |
The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise globally as are the consequences, such as diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults in developed countries. Visual impairment as a result of diabetic retinopathy has a significant negative impact on the patient’s quality of life and their ability to successfully manage their disease. Glycemic control, blood pressure normalization, and lipid management form the basis for long-term diabetes management and protection from worsening eye disease.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Diabetic retinopathy, Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, Glycemic control, Visual impairment
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Vol 42 - N° 3
P. 451-464 - septembre 2015 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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