Update on imaging and anti-VEGF therapy for diabetic retinopathy

The classification of diabetic retinopathy has been based on 7-field photographs. With advances in retinal imaging, there is an unmet need to reclassify this condition as new predictive factors have been identified in the peripheral retina. In addition, we have transitioned from an era of laser trea...

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Published in:	Kerala journal of ophthalmology Vol. 34; no. 2; pp. 98 - 103
Main Authors:	Sen, Sagnik, Sivaprasad, Sobha
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01-05-2022 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
Subjects:	anti-vegf Diabetic retinopathy Diagnosis Diagnostic imaging Drug therapy Health aspects Methods Monoclonal antibodies Vascular endothelial growth factor widefield retinal imaging India
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Summary:	The classification of diabetic retinopathy has been based on 7-field photographs. With advances in retinal imaging, there is an unmet need to reclassify this condition as new predictive factors have been identified in the peripheral retina. In addition, we have transitioned from an era of laser treatment for vision-threatening complications to robust evidence that anti-VEGF therapy can modulate the diabetic retinopathy scores. In this review, the literature on both retinal imaging and role of anti-VEGF on diabetic retinopathy highlights both the merits and shortcomings of available evidence in this area.
ISSN:	0976-6677 0976-6677
DOI:	10.4103/kjo.kjo_65_22