title: Eye care: diabetic retinopathy.
abstract: Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States for adults, ages 20 to 74 years. Yet, the strict control of blood glucose may help ameliorate the potentially catastrophic effects of diabetes on vision. Physicians need a working knowledge of diabetic retinopathy.
authors.affiliation: Retina-Vitreous Center, Bridgewater, New Jersey.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Leff
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Masciulli
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Yarian
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Kushner
mesh_terms: D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans