Three experts discuss the increased mortality risk for patients with diabetic retinopathy, available screening tools, and counseling patients during eye exams.
Diabetes extends far beyond blood sugar management, affecting vital organs throughout the body. This chronic condition, affecting millions globally, requires ...
Changes in your vision should prompt an urgent doctor’s visit as high blood sugar levels damage the retina’s blood vessels which can lead to permanent complications like diabetic retinopathy.
Over 537 million people globally suffer from diabetes, with 227 million in Asia Pacific. More than half may develop diabetic retinopathy (DR) within 10 years, potentially leading to blindness.
Women with chronic diabetes should undergo a retinopathy screening early in pregnancy. Anti-VEGF drug labels recommend against use in pregnant women. KOLOA, Hawaii — Patients with diabetic ...