Practice Patterns in Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy: research to clinical practice

BACKGROUND Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of visual impairment in the United States. The CDC estimates that the prevalence of DR will triple from 2005 to 2050. MAIN BODY The report summarizes major past advances in diabetes research and their impact on clinical practice. Current paradigms and future directions are also discussed. CONCLUSIONS DR is a leading cause of visual imp...

Telehealth practice recommendations for diabetic retinopathy.

Telehealth holds the promise of increased adherence to evidenced-based medicine and improved consistency of care. Goals for an ocular telehealth program include preserving vision, reducing vision loss, and providing better access to medicine. Establishing recommendations for an ocular telehealth program may improve clinical outcomes and promote informed and reasonable patient expectations. This...

Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Practice Guidelines: Customized for Iranian Population

PURPOSE To customize clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for management of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in the Iranian population. METHODS Three DR CPGs (The Royal College of Ophthalmologists 2013, American Academy of Ophthalmology [Preferred Practice Pattern 2012], and Australian Diabetes Society 2008) were selected from the literature using the AGREE tool. Clinical questions were designed and ...

A Study on the knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Diabetic Retinopathy among Patients with Diabetes in Yazd Province

Association between diabetic retinopathy and hemoglobin level

Background: Anemia may be considered to be an independent risk factor for the development of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with renal failure. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between blood hemoglobin level and retinopathy in diabetic patients with normal renal function tests.Methods: From 2009 to 2011, 1100 diabetic patients underwent retinal examination. Am...