Diabetic retinopathy: protecting the vision of people with diabetes.

Rosie Walker

Journal: British journal of community nursing 2005;9(12):545-7

PMID: 15655491

Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide an update on the effects, causes and treatment of diabetic retinopathy and to discuss practical ways in which community nurses can help protect people with diabetes from losing their vision and support them if they do.

Address: In Balance Healthcare UK Ltd. [email protected]

DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2004.9.12.17245

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MeSH Terms: Community Health Nursing, Diabetic Retinopathy, Humans, Laser Coagulation, Patient Education as Topic