reviewNew England Journal of MedicineMar 28, 2012Closed access

Diabetic Retinopathy

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

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Abstract

The incidence of diabetes is increasing, but that of diabetic retinopathy is falling, probably owing to better management of glucose levels, lipid abnormalities, and hypertension. Clinical trials of VEGF and PPAR-α inhibitors are improving vision and providing insights into pathogenesis.

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100%
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Authors

3

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Pathogenesis
  • Incidence (geometry)
  • Retinopathy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Ophthalmology
  • Clinical trial
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