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Diabetic Eye Disease

Building Capacity To Prevent Blindness

Dr Daksha Patel ( Lead Educator), Astrid Leck, George Cristopher, Jelena Djordjevic, Tunde Peto (Mentor), Prof Wanjiku Mathenge, Dr Nyawira Mwangi, Miriam Cano, and Charlotte Wallis (Mentor)

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Topics Covered

  • Classification, natural history, epidemiology and complications of diabetes mellitus and diabetic eye disease, in particular diabetic retinopathy
  • Impact of diabetic eye disease on the individual, society and health services
  • Public health and screening for diabetic eye disease: principles, guidelines and implementation models
  • Partnerships and team approach to prevent blindness from diabetic retinopathy
  • Approaches to provision of screening and grading services
  • Treatment protocols and guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in high and low resourced health systems
  • Monitoring and evaluation approaches for diabetic retinopathy screening

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Diabetic eye disease informative

Diabetic Eye Disease: Building Capacity To Prevent Blindness, with its 4-star average rating, is a well-received course within its niche. Students have particularly appreciated the information on diabetic retinopathy and treatment procedures mentioned.
Procedures can reduce retinopathy-related blindness.
"The procedure s mentioned can reduce the blindness due to retinopathy."
In-depth on the topic.
"Increased my understanding of diabetic retinopathy and it's treatment."

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Provides a comprehensive review of the current understanding of diabetic retinopathy. It covers the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.
Acting as a resource for ophthalmologists, optometrists, and diabetologists, this book reviews current diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.
Offers a practical guide for primary eye care providers, focusing on the early detection, screening, and management of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss.
Provides a guide for patients and families who are affected by diabetic retinopathy. It provides information about the disease, its symptoms, and its treatment options. It is written by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is an essential resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this disease.
Provides a comprehensive textbook on diabetic retinopathy. It is written by leading experts in the field and is an essential resource for ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with this disease.
Provides a review of the literature on diabetic retinopathy. It is written by the National Eye Institute and is an essential resource for researchers and clinicians who are interested in this disease.
Provides a clinical manual for the diagnosis and management of diabetic retinopathy. It is written by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is an essential resource for ophthalmologists and other healthcare professionals who treat patients with this disease.

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