Diabetic retinopathy the essentials

Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials is written for general ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as family practitioners, diabetologists, and internists who encounter diabetic patients on a daily basis. It focuses on the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy from the point of view of...

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Main Author: Wu, Gloria (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Health 2010
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Summary:Diabetic Retinopathy: The Essentials is written for general ophthalmologists and optometrists as well as family practitioners, diabetologists, and internists who encounter diabetic patients on a daily basis. It focuses on the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy from the point of view of the retinal specialist. The book begins with the epidemiology, anatomy, and pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy, and then covers important topics such as classification issues, diagnostic testing, examination techniques, new treatment modalities, patient management, indications for vitrectomy, pregnancy concerns, and informed consent. Coverage includes both general medical issues in diabetes and specifically ophthalmologic concerns. Features include more than 200 full-color photographs, case studies, and algorithms for patient management. Acompanion websiteincludes the full text online and an image bank
Physical Description:vii, 262 pages illustrations 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781605476629
1605476625