Ophthalmologic Management of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy ranks as a leading cause of blindness in the United States. Cataracts and glaucoma are largely curable or at least controllable with modern medical and surgical technics. Ability to control diabetic retinopathy and to prevent secondary visual impairment is far less certain. In addition to the totally blind patients with this condition, there are many more who lack sufficient vision to pursue their vocations or avocations. Newer concepts in ophthalmologic methods of diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment appear to offer a greater chance for control and retention of existing vision, with improvement in some cases.Clinical FindingsThe basic . . .