title: Ocular manifestations of diabetes.
abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a significant cause of visual morbidity worldwide. Progress continues in the identification of cellular elements involved in the pathogenesis of diabetic eye disease. Most notable is a greater elucidation of the role of vascular endothelial growth factor. Studies on the epidemiology and clinical course of diabetic eye disease provide a basis for examination, prognosis, and treatment of affected patients.
authors.affiliation: Wills Eye Hospital, Retina Service, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Recchia
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Connolly
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Benson
mesh_terms: D015415:Biomarkers / Q000097:blood; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood; D016228:Endothelial Growth Factors / Q000097:blood; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008222:Lymphokines / Q000097:blood; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D042442:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors
chemical_list: D015415:Biomarkers; D016228:Endothelial Growth Factors; D008222:Lymphokines; D042461:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor A; D042442:Vascular Endothelial Growth Factors