Diabetic retinopathy.
The authors describe the serious condition diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness. They discuss the nurse's role in caring for patients with this condition, as well as in education.
Walker
Rosemary
R
rosebud@btinternet.com
Rodgers
Jill
J
D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008866:Microsurgery; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D015995:Prevalence; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods; D015351:Vision Screening / Q000379:methods