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Review
. 1998 Mar;9(1):13-8.

Diabetic retinopathy

S C Smith  1
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  • PMID: 9624971
Free article
Review

Diabetic retinopathy

S C Smith. Nurse Pract Forum. 1998 Mar.
Free article

Abstract

This article describes and differentiates between the two primary forms of diabetic retinopathy, specifically, background and proliferative retinopathies. Current therapeutic treatment modalities are discussed in detail. Signs and symptoms that might prompt urgent referral by the nurse practitioner are overviewed and appropriate patient education strategies to foster optimal understanding and outcomes are discussed.

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