Interní Med. 2007; 9(7): 345-348

Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy

MUDr. Natália Beszédešová

Klinika nemocí očních a optometrie, LF MU FN u sv. Anny, Brno

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of blindness among working – age people in developed countries. The complex treatment strategies are 90 % effective in preventing the ocurrence of vision loss. These strategies include management of patient’s systemic disorder, active screening for DR and specialized ophthalmic treatment. Reference to a timely and regular eye examination of the diabetic patient is an essential requirement for the effective screening for DR allowing an early detection and treatment of DR. The diabetologists, internists and general practitioners play an important role in the screening programme as they refer the patients to eye examination and provide good control of diabetes and systemic risk factors resulting in reducing onset and progression of DR. The purpose of this article is to emphasize the importance of early detection and managing of DR in order to prevent, retard or reverse vision loss.

Keywords: diabetic retinopathy, screening for diabetic retinopathy, vision loss

Published: December 18, 2007  Show citation