| Literature DB >> 15995070 |
Gregg T Lueder, Janet Silverstein.
Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness in young adults in the United States. Early identification and treatment of DR can decrease the risk of vision loss in affected patients. This clinical report reviews the risk factors for the development of DR and screening guidance for pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 15995070 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2005-0875
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatrics ISSN: 0031-4005 Impact factor: 7.124