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Severity of Diabetic Retinopathy Impacts heart failure risk for those with Chronic Kidney Disease
A recent study highlights the relationship between the severity of diabetic retinopathy and the risk of heart failure for patients who also have chronic kidney disease.
diabetic macular edema
Vitamin D deficiency linked to diabetic maculopathy
Researchers recently sought to determine the role vitamin D plays in the development of diabetic macular ischemia (DMI), which is an irreversible diabetic maculopathy.
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Risk of diabetic retinopathy progression linked to cataract surgery
Health record data was evaluated by researchers looking for the potential risk of diabetic retinopathy progression following non-complex cataract surgery.
diabetic macular edema
Regeneron receives FDA approval for EYLEA HD
The Food and Drug Administraton (FDA) gave approval after two active-controlled, double-masked pivotal trials, which compared EYLEA HD to EYLEA over a 48 week period.
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5 Ways Vision is Affected by Diabetes
It's critical that diabetic patients understand how the disease could affect the eyes.
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Experimental drug shows promise in preventing diabetic retinal vascular diseases
An experimental drug that had previously demonstrated an ability to slow the growth of liver tumors in mice, has now shown an ability to prevent diabetic retinal vascular disease.
age related macular degeneration
How the eye gives us a glimpse into human aging
The eye has been said to be the window to the soul and it may also offer us a glimpse into human aging.
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5G Telephone Networks for Diabetic Retinopathy?
Researchers are currently looking into whether or not 5G technology can offer real-time remote telephotocoagulation treatments for diabetic retinopathy.
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Diabetics with Cataracts More Likely to Have Retinopathy
Eye cataracts have now been added to the list of risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy.