Ocular manifestations of diabetes mellitus

The ocular complications of diabetes mellitus are numerous and include retinopathy, cataract, uveitis, and neurophthalmic disorders. A review of the current literature shows that the emphasis has changed from the laser and surgical management of pre-existent retinopathy to the development of cohesiv...

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Published in:	Current opinion in ophthalmology Vol. 10; no. 6; pp. 483 - 489
Main Authors:	Stanga, P E, Boyd, S R, Hamilton, A M.P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc 01-12-1999
Subjects:	Diabetes Complications Diabetes Mellitus - diagnosis Diabetes Mellitus - therapy Eye Diseases - diagnosis Eye Diseases - etiology Eye Diseases - prevention & control Health technology assessment Humans Patient Education as Topic Prognosis
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Summary:	The ocular complications of diabetes mellitus are numerous and include retinopathy, cataract, uveitis, and neurophthalmic disorders. A review of the current literature shows that the emphasis has changed from the laser and surgical management of pre-existent retinopathy to the development of cohesive multidisciplinary screening and education programs, and to a better understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie disease. The role of associated and potentially modifiable systemic factors is also now recognized. Early intervention with systemic and local therapies may soon provide hope for the better management of diabetic eye disease.
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ISSN:	1040-8738 1531-7021
DOI:	10.1097/00055735-199912000-00018