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. 2008 Jan;3(1):52-65.

Cataracts in diabetic patients: a review article

Mohammad-Ali Javadi  1 , Siamak Zarei-Ghanavati
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Cataracts in diabetic patients: a review article

Mohammad-Ali Javadi et al. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2008 Jan.

Abstract

The number of people with diabetes mellitus is increasing and cataracts are one of the most common causes of visual impairment in these subjects. Advances in cataract surgical techniques and instrumentation have generally improved the outcomes; however,surgery may not be safe and effective in certain individuals with pre-existing retinal pathology or limited visual potential. This review article aims to address different aspects surrounding cataracts in diabetic patients. In a computerized MEDLINE search,relevant studies were selected by two authors using the keywords "diabetes mellitus", "cataract", "diabetic retinopathy" and "diabetic maculopathy".

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