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Review
. 2015 Sep;42(3):451-64.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.05.005.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Andrew M Hendrick  1 , Maria V Gibson  2 , Ambar Kulshreshtha  2
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Diabetic Retinopathy

Andrew M Hendrick et al. Prim Care. 2015 Sep.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Diabetic retinopathy; Glycemic control; Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; Proliferative diabetic retinopathy; Visual impairment.

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