The treatment of diabetic retinopathy. 1987

E Ai, and P Coonan

Advances in our understanding of diabetic retinopathy have allowed the development of new treatments directed at the preservation of sight. This paper reviews the various clinical stages of this disorder with an emphasis on the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms. A rational approach to the management of this disorder based upon pathogenesis is then presented.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D003930 Diabetic Retinopathy Disease of the RETINA as a complication of DIABETES MELLITUS. It is characterized by the progressive microvascular complications, such as ANEURYSM, interretinal EDEMA, and intraocular PATHOLOGIC NEOVASCULARIZATION. Diabetic Retinopathies,Retinopathies, Diabetic,Retinopathy, Diabetic
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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