Current and future approaches in the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness worldwide and is the number one cause of blindness in working-age individuals in developed countries. We review the current literature and discuss the pathogenesis, modifying risk factors, genetics, and treatment of DR. Special focus is placed...

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Autores principales: Chang, Louis K, Sarraf, David
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2008
Materias:
Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2693984/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19668733
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Sumario:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a major cause of blindness worldwide and is the number one cause of blindness in working-age individuals in developed countries. We review the current literature and discuss the pathogenesis, modifying risk factors, genetics, and treatment of DR. Special focus is placed on the rationale and effectiveness of therapeutic modalities, both current and future.

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