Update in the epidemiology, risk factors, screening, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Kuan‐Yu Lin, Wen‐Hui Hsih, Yen‐Bo Lin, Chen‐Yu Wen, Tien‐Jyun Chang
Abstract
Despite progress in the treatment of diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy, the rate of lower fundus examination due to limitations of medical resources delays the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, implementation of automated diabetic retinopathy screening program and the identification of more specific and sensitive biomarkers are important for facilitating the earlier detection of diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy to decrease the prevalence of poor vision and blindness.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiabetic retinopathyBlindnessDiabetes mellitusFundus (uterus)OphthalmologyRetinopathyMacular edemaEpidemiologyDiabetic macular edemaOptometryInternal medicineRetinalEndocrinologyRetinal Diseases and TreatmentsRetinal Imaging and AnalysisAcute Ischemic Stroke Management