| Literature DB >> 15513469 |
Ugo Menchini1, Stefania Cappelli, Gianni Virgili.
Abstract
Diabetes is a risk factor for the development of cataracts. Studies have shown an increased risk of ocular complications in diabetics after cataract surgery, but modern surgical techniques have minimized them, leading to an overall good visual outcome. Macular edema before surgery is the most common condition that limits post-operative visual recovery. Thus, pre-operative laser treatment is needed. Photocoagulation of preproliferative or early proliferative diabetic retinopathy is also advisable, due to the increased risk of iris neovascularization or retinopathy progression after surgery.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 15513469 DOI: 10.1076/soph.18.3.103.29805
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Ophthalmol ISSN: 0882-0538 Impact factor: 1.975