Author Description
Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, with diabetic retinopathy (DR) remaining the most common cause of eye disease for people with diabetes. Current guidelines state that all patients with diabetes should be screened for retinal problems. Diabetic Retinopathy, second edition, offers a practical, clinically focused guide to DR. Featuring 20 concise chapters this resource covers the basics of diabetes mellitus and ocular anatomy, why screening is required, the epidemiology and nature of diabetic retinopathy, as well as associated ocular diseases. It has been fully updated to include the latest trial data and newest developments in the management of diabetic retinopathy, as well as three new chapters covering patients of concern, imaging techniques in diabetic retinopathy, and an overview of treatment strategies for diabetic eye disease. Part of the Oxford Diabetes Library series, this pocketbook is a concise companion for professionals involved in screening and treating diabetic retinopathy.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical protocols and diagnostic standards required to effectively screen for and treat diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes mellitus. Authors Paul M. Dodson and Ramesh R. Sivaraj utilize current clinical trial data and established medical guidelines to provide a structured framework for managing ocular complications associated with diabetes. The book serves as a practical manual for healthcare professionals tasked with identifying and mitigating the risk of blindness in diabetic populations.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive overview of ocular anatomy and the epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy
- Clinical guidelines for systematic patient screening
- Updated methodologies for imaging techniques and treatment strategies
- Analysis of patient-specific concerns and associated ocular diseases
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive surgical training or detailed laboratory research protocols
- Focuses primarily on clinical management rather than theoretical pathophysiology
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals in the field recognize this volume as a concise, high-utility resource for clinical practice. Experts frequently highlight the text for its accessibility and its adherence to current evidence-based standards in diabetes care.
Page Count:
209
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192597094
ISBN-13:
9780192597090
Endocrinology
Allied Health
Clinical Reference
Diabetes
Medical
Ophthalmology