| Literature DB >> 26319349 |
Andrew M Hendrick1, Maria V Gibson2, Ambar Kulshreshtha2.
Abstract
The prevalence of diabetes is on the rise globally as are the consequences, such as diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults in developed countries. Visual impairment as a result of diabetic retinopathy has a significant negative impact on the patient's quality of life and their ability to successfully manage their disease. Glycemic control, blood pressure normalization, and lipid management form the basis for long-term diabetes management and protection from worsening eye disease.Entities:
Keywords: Diabetic retinopathy; Glycemic control; Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; Proliferative diabetic retinopathy; Visual impairment
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26319349 DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2015.05.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Prim Care ISSN: 0095-4543 Impact factor: 2.907