Risk Factors for Diabetic Macular Edema-An Overview

Authors

  • Adriana Ivanescu Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Opticlass Ophtalmology Clinic, Romania Author
  • Simona Popescu Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Diabetes, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Hospital, Romania Author
  • Radu Ivanescu Department of Opticlass Ophtalmology Clinic, Romania Author
  • Monica Potra Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania Author
  • Romulus Timar Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Diabetes, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Hospital, Romania Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47363/JDRR/2024(6)187

Keywords:

Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema, Risk Factors

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is one of our century's most common general health problems. By determining multiple systemic complications, this disease alters diabetic patient’s quality of life, while also increasing the mortality rate. One of the most frequent and life-impacting complications is represented by diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy, as they determine visual impairment and increase the risk of blindness. This review aims to evaluate the most important risk factors associated with the development of these pathologies

Author Biography

  • Simona Popescu, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Department of Diabetes, “Pius Brinzeu” Emergency Hospital, Romania

    Simona Popescu, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Romania.

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Published

2024-06-12

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 3 (2024): Volume 6 Issue 3

Section

Articles