Description

Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects eyes. This is when high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels can swell and leak. Or they can close, stopping blood from passing through. Sometimes abnormal new blood vessels grow on the retina. This book addresses diabetic retinopathy, an eye disease that remains one of the main causes of vision loss if not diagnosed and managed properly. It aims to cover the entire spectrum of the disease by describing its clinical identification and characterization, pathophysiology, epidemiology, and medical and surgical management. This book provides a comprehensive overview of current concepts in pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatments of diabetic retinopathy. It provides a collection of topics written by international experts. The contents of the book will not only provide a resource for knowledge but also improve diagnosis and treatment options for those patients who suffer vision loss due to the disease. This book will prove a valuable reference for practitioners, specialists, consultants, and students. Scientists and students of this field in general will find this book valuable.