Diabetic Retinopathy: From Diagnosis to Treatment

by David S. Boyer MD, Homayoun Tabandeh MD

Overview

The most common eye disease among those with type 1 or type 2 diabetes is diabetic retinopathy and this book explains the disease, how it develops, and options for treatment. Affecting more than five million Americans, the disease is caused by damage to the tiny blood vessels of the retina as the result of uncontrolled blood sugars, and is a leading cause of blindness. Diabetic retinopathy cannot be cured, however the onset can be delayed and the risk of progression can be reduced by keeping tight controls on glucose levels and making the right lifestyle choices. This guide will help both patients and their families by covering such topics as symptoms, stages of the disease, how it is diagnosed, treatment options, ways to slow its progression, and lifestyle changes that lead to better glucose control.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936374441
Publisher:	Addicus Books
Publication date:	04/01/2014
Pages:	115
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

David S. Boyer, MD, is a world-renowned clinician, surgeon, and educator. He is a leading investigator for various national clinical trials on retinal diseases and serves as an advisor for multiple research, educational, and charitable institutions. Homayoun Tabandeh, MD, is an internationally recognized retinal specialist. He has written more than 150 papers, book chapters, and abstracts and has been the recipient of awards in research, education, and patient care. They are the coauthors of Macular Degeneration. They both live in Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction ix

1 Diabetic Retinopathy: An Overview 1

2 Getting a Diagnosis 24

3 Treatment for Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy 43

4 Treatments for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy 55

5 Reducing the Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy 76

6 Coping with Vision Impairment 90

Resources 113

Glossary 117

Index 129

About the Authors 139