Does tight control of systemic factors help in the management ofdiabetic retinopathy?

Rajalakshmi, R and Prathiba, V and Mohan, V (2016) Does tight control of systemic factors help in the management ofdiabetic retinopathy? Indian Journal of Ophthalmology, 64 (1). p. 62. ISSN 0301-4738

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Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR), one of the leading causes of preventable blindness, is associated with many systemic factors that contribute to the development and progression of this microvascular complication of diabetes. While the duration of diabetes is the major risk factor for the development of DR, the main modifiable systemic risk factors for development and progression of DR are hyperglycemia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. This review article looks at the evidence that control of these systemic factors has significant benefits in delaying the onset and progression of DR.

Item Type:Article
Official URL/DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0301-4738.178146
Uncontrolled Keywords:Control of systemic factors, diabetic retinopathy, glycemic control
Subjects:Diabetology > Retino Diabetology
Divisions:Department of Opthalmology
ID Code:967
Deposited By:surendar radha
Deposited On:09 Mar 2016 12:36
Last Modified:09 Mar 2016 12:36

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