An overview of the eye in diabetes.

Anil Negi, Stephen A Vernon

Journal: Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 2003;96(6):266-72

PMID: 12782689

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Abstract

The three papers in this symposium are based on presentations to an RSM meeting on the Diabetic Eye, held on 9 April 2003. The matter is particularly topical because the National Service Framework for Diabetes calls for a high-quality retinal screening programme. After a review of the various ophthalmic conditions likely to be encountered in diabetic patients (A Negi, S A Vernon) we proceed to the most important, diabetic retinopathy, with a discussion of screening methods (D M Squirrell, J F Talbot) and an account of laser treatments (J G F Dowler). Colour versions of the clinical photographs are available online [www.jrsm.org]. Publication was coordinated by Professor Susan Lightman, of Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.

Address: Eye and ENT Centre, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK.

DOI: 10.1177/014107680309600603

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Corneal Diseases, Cranial Nerve Diseases, Diabetes Complications, Diabetic Retinopathy, Disease Progression, Eye Diseases, Female, Glaucoma, Humans, Lens Diseases, Male, Middle Aged, Optic Nerve Diseases, Risk Factors, Vision Disorders