Diabetic retinopathy - The role of Family Medicine

Authors

  • Vanda Nogueira Interno(a) do Internato Complementar de Oftalmologia, Instituto de Oftalmologia Dr. Gama Pinto
  • Pedro Mouro Interno(a) do Internato Complementar de Oftalmologia, Instituto de Oftalmologia Dr. Gama Pinto
  • Marta Vila-Franca Interno(a) do Internato Complementar de Oftalmologia, Instituto de Oftalmologia Dr. Gama Pinto
  • Margarida Mesquita Interna do Internato Complementar de Medicina Geral e Familiar, Centro de Saúde do Entroncamento
  • Paulo Caldeira-Rosa Assistente Hospitalar Graduado, Instituto de Oftalmologia Dr. Gama Pinto
  • Rosa Gallego Médica de Família, Centro de Saúde Vila Franca de Xira
  • António Castanheira-Dinis Director do Instituto de Oftalmologia Dr. Gama Pinto, Professor da Faculdade de Medicina de Lisboa, Director do Centro de Estudos das Ciências da Visão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v23i5.10408

Keywords:

Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetic retinopathy is one of the main causes of blindness and of visual dysfunction in developed countries. The prevention of ocular lesions and their progression is the main objective of cooperation between General and Family Practitioners and Ophthalmologists. Methods: In the present study we reviewed the most recent publications from major centres concerning risk factors of diabetic retinopathy, new screening programs, diagnosis and treatment. Research conducted in this area has produced not only great progress in the care of diabetic patients but also improvements in diagnostic methods and treatments and improvements in prognosis. Conclusion: Careful follow-up of diabetic patients by the General and Family Practitioner-Ophthalmologist team permits the use of adequate therapy at the right time, resulting in undeniable benefits for preservation of functional vision in diabetic patients.

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Published

2007-09-01

Issue

Vol. 23 No. 5 (2007): Revista Portuguesa de Clínica Geral

Section

Dossier

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How to Cite

Diabetic retinopathy - The role of Family Medicine. (2007). Portuguese Journal of Family Medicine and General Practice, 23(5), 595-603. https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v23i5.10408