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Does tight control of systemic factors help in the management ofdiabetic retinopathy?

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy (DR), one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, is associated with many systemic factors that contribute to the development and progression of this microvascular complication of diabetes. While the duration of diabetes is the major risk factor for the development of DR, the main modifiable systemic risk factors for development and progression of DR are hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. This review article looks at the evidence that control of these systemic factors has significant benefits in delaying the onset and progression of DR.

Source: Indian Journal of Ophthalmology

DOI: 10.4103/0301-4738.178146

Authors: Viswanathan Mohan, Ramachandran Rajalakshmi, Vijayaraghavan Prathiba

Institutions: Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre

Language: English

Topic: Retinal Diseases and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2293477991

FWCI: 2.54

Cites: 80

Cited by: 27

Related to: 10