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The current epidemic status of diabetic retinopathy in China is unclear. A national prevalence survey of diabetic complications was conducted. 50,564 participants with gradable non-mydriatic fundus photographs were enrolled.
Xuhong Hou+19 more
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Diabetic retinopathy, characterized as a microangiopathy and neurodegenerative disease, is the leading cause of visual impairment in diabetic patients.
Lei Tang, Guo-Tong Xu, Jing-Fa Zhang
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Ocular Fluid of Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy and Other Retinal Disorders [PDF]
BACKGROUND Retinal ischemia induces intraocular neovascularization, which often leads to glaucoma, vitreous hemorrhage, and retinal detachment, presumably by stimulating the release of angiogenic molecules. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an
Lloyd Paul Aiello+13 more
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Diabetic Retinopathy and Pregnancy [PDF]
Diabetic retinopathy was found to be present in 12 out of a group of 67 diabetic patients supervised by us during 92 pregnancies, and 3 further pregnant diabetics were referred to us because of retinopathy. The mean duration of diabetes was 13 years (range 3--25 years).
H. Gordon+4 more
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Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the working-age population in the UK. Despite the available treatments, many patients present late in the course of the disease when treatment is more difficult. If diabetic retinopathy is detected, tightening of the modifiable risk factors (e.g.
Mitchell, P, Cheung, N, Wong, TY
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Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of loss of vision in the United States. Results of recent population-based studies and randomized controlled clinical trials suggest that glycemic control can lower the incidence and prevent the progression of retinopathy and loss of vision associated with diabetes.
A D, Penman, M M, Engelgau
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Diabetic retinopathy is the principal cause of irreversible blindness in patients of working age in the industrialized world (1,2). For some types of retinopathy (e.g., proliferative disease), effective treatment in the form of laser photocoagulation has been available for more than 20 years, but many patients seek help too late when treatment is no ...
Donald S, Fong+7 more
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Diabetic retinopathy: Looking forward to 2030
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the major ocular complication of diabetes mellitus, and is a problem with significant global health impact. Major advances in diagnostics, technology and treatment have already revolutionized how we manage DR in the early ...
Tien-En Tan, T. Y. Wong
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Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) the sequel of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus (DM), is the leading cause of blindness in the working-age population.
Martina Kropp+12 more
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