Diabetic retinopathy: protecting the vision of people with diabetes.
The aim of this article is to provide an update on the effects, causes and treatment of diabetic retinopathy and to discuss practical ways in which community nurses can help protect people with diabetes from losing their vision and support them if they do.
Walker
Rosie
R
In Balance Healthcare UK Ltd. rosie@ibhuk.com
D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D003930:Diabetic Retinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017075:Laser Coagulation / Q000379:methods; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods