An overview of the eye in diabetes.
The three papers in this symposium are based on presentations to an RSM meeting on the Diabetic Eye, held on 9 April 2003. The matter is particularly topical because the National Service Framework for Diabetes calls for a high-quality retinal screening programme. After a review of the various ophthalmic conditions likely to be encountered in diabetic patients (A Negi, S A Vernon) we proceed to the most important, diabetic retinopathy, with a discussion of screening methods (D M Squirrell, J F Talbot) and an account of laser treatments (J G F Dowler). Colour versions of the clinical photographs are available online [www.jrsm.org]. Publication was coordinated by Professor Susan Lightman, of Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK.
Negi
Anil
A
Eye and ENT Centre, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH, UK.
Vernon
Stephen A
SA
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D003389:Cranial Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000209:etiology; D018450:Disease Progression; D005128:Eye Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007905:Lens Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000209:etiology