1. Eyes On Diabetes - A Resource For Diabetic Retinopathy Resource for diabetic retinopathy in Australia. Developed by the Eyes on Diabetes Forum for use by Category Health Conditions and Diseases diabetic retinopathy......Eyes on Diabetes is the leading online resourse for diabetic retinopathy inAustralia. Welcome to Eyes on Diabetes. A Resource for diabetic retinopathy. http://www.eyesondiabetes.org.au/

Bypass Navigation/Skip to Content Home Info for Health Professionals ... Events Calendar Welcome to Eyes on Diabetes A Resource for Diabetic Retinopathy Eyes on Diabetes is an online resource for diabetic retinopathy in Australia. This site has been developed by the Eyes on Diabetes Forum for use by Health Professionals, People with Diabetes, Carers and the Wider Community Information for Health Professionals People with Diabetes and the Wider Community Our Goals The Eyes on Diabetes Website aims to: Provide an understanding of diabetic retinopathy and its effects Educate and inform about the risks and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy Provide a useful and accessible reference and referral point for the diabetes and wider communities, regarding diabetes and eye care Offer useful advice regarding the prevention and management of diabetic retinopathy Assist and support individuals in their pursuit of quality of life with diabetes Send us your Feedback We'd love to hear what you think about this site! And, feel free to contact us if you would like to add your information, resources, events to this site.

2. DIABETIC RETINOPATHY Approximately 14 million Americans have diabetes mellitus; but many of them don't know that they are affected. http://www.konnections.com/eyedoc/drstart.html

3. Home diabetic retinopathy in detail, a seminar O'Shea's Eye Text Book Which lens to useto examine for retinopathy? search PubMed yourself retinopathy tour (link) http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/

www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk contents quick search home prevention ... about this site Welcome: take control of your diabetes Retinopathy Introduction Animation Mechanisms Mechanisms (animation) ... Driving Research Rehabilitation Coping with one eye Seeing with retinal damage Magnification: principles Poor sight: useful hints ... Magnification:aids General Glaucoma Sore eyes Retinal vein occlusion Cataracts 2 patients and their retinopathy Read their story Seeing Things Clearly Jackie Banks Prevention of Retinopathy a shockwave movie for ADSL users, or use in clinical settings News Feedback page that works! Insulin pump meeting NICE reports: type 2, pumps insulin dose computer model (AIDA) ... NSF delivery NEW We need diabetes nurses Diabetes International Symposium NEW Professional What are your laser settings?

4. FAQs: Diabetic Retinopathy - AllAboutVision.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about diabetic retinopathy. http://www.allaboutvision.com/faq/diabetic.htm

Other FAQs General FAQs AMD (macular degeneration) Cataracts Contact Lenses Diabetic Retinopathy Eyeglasses Glaucoma LASIK and PRK Sunglasses or AllAboutVision.com home Diabetic Retinopathy: Frequently Asked Questions What exactly is diabetic retinopathy? Who's at the most risk for diabetic retinopathy? Is there any way to prevent diabetic retinopathy? What are the signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy? ... What types of treatment might be available in the future? 1. What exactly is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a condition in which high blood sugar causes retinal blood vessels to swell and leak blood. [top] 2. Who's at the most risk for diabetic retinopathy? Fluctuating blood sugar levels lead to an increased risk of this disease, as does long-term diabetes. Most people don't develop diabetic retinopathy until they've had diabetes for at least 10 years. [top] 3. Is there any way to prevent diabetic retinopathy? Keeping your blood sugar at an even level can help prevent diabetic retinopathy. If you have high blood pressure, keeping that under control is helpful as well. Even controlled diabetes can lead to diabetic retinopathy, so you should have your eyes examined once a year; that way, your doctor can begin treating any retinal damage as soon as possible. [top] 4. What are the signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?

5. Prevent Blindness America--Diabetic Retinopathy FAQ diabetic retinopathy. Q What is diabetic retinopathy? diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease affecting the blood http://www.preventblindness.org/eye_problems/diabetic_retFAQ.html

Frequently Asked Questions about Diabetic Retinopathy Q: What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease affecting the blood vessels in the retina (the back layer of the eye) of people with diabetes. The small blood vessels in the retina become weak and break down or become blocked. Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of vision loss and blindness. Q: Who is at risk for diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is one of the complications associated with the circulatory problems of people with diabetes. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk of retinopathy. More than 40 percent of those who have diabetes for 15 or more years have some blood vessel damage. And some of these people develop the most serious result of the disease: severe vision loss or blindness. However, the disease does not affect only people who have had diabetes for many years. It can appear within the first year or two after the onset of the disease. For some people, retinopathy is one of the first signs that they have diabetes. Q: What is the best defense against diabetic retinopathy?

6. Recommendations For A UK National Screening Strategy : NHS NSC Diabetic Retinopa The UK National Screening Committee's (NSC) recommendations for developing a cost-effective national Category Health Conditions and Diseases diabetic retinopathy......The recommendations of the UK National Screening Committee (NSC) for developinga costeffective national screening strategy for diabetic retinopathy in the http://www.diabetic-retinopathy.screening.nhs.uk/

Home Recommendations Costings Glossary Feedback ... Links This website details the UK National Screening Committee's (NSC) recommendations for developing a cost-effective national screening strategy for diabetic retinopathy in the United Kingdom. Health authorities are advised to take account of the NSC's proposals in making decisions on investment in equipment and staff training, in order to provide a more evidence-based service. The NSC's work will also inform the considerations of the Expert Reference Group who are advising Ministers in England on the development of the National Service Framework for diabetes. Associated with the National Screening Committee These proposals have been developed by the UK National Screening Committee's working group on retinopathy and an advisory panel convened by Supported by The BUPA Foundation. Site design by

7. Eye Conditions > Diabetic Retinopathy -- EyeMDLink.com Information including pictures, related conditions, treatments, and links to important eye problem Category Health Conditions and Diseases diabetic retinopathy......diabetic retinopathy. Also referred to as Sugar Diabetes diabetic retinopathy isthe leading cause of acquired blindness among Americans under the age of 65. http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=3

8. Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy National Eye InstituteÕs publication for people who have been diagnosedwith diabetic retinopathy. Facts About diabetic retinopathy. http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.htm

Health Funding News Laboratories ... Health Information Facts About Diabetic Retinopathy CONTENT LIST What is the retina? How does diabetic retinopathy damage the retina? Who is at risk for this disease? What are its symptoms? ... What can you do to protect your vision? Information for Patients This pamphlet has been written to help people with diabetic retinopathy and their families and friends better understand the disease. It describes the cause, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina. It affects half of all Americans diagnosed with diabetes. At first, you may notice no changes in your vision. But don't let diabetic retinopathy fool you. It could get worse over the years and threaten your good vision. With timely treatment, 90 percent of those with advanced diabetic retinopathy can be saved from going blind. The National Eye Institute (NEI) is the Federal government's lead agency for vision research. The NEI urges all people with diabetes to have an eye examination through dilated pupils at least once a year. What is the retina?

9. Diabetic Retinopathy Nonproliferative (background) diabetic retinopathy. Introduction. diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases http://www.vrmny.com/diabetic.htm

Diabetic Retinopathy By K. Bailey Freund, MD Nonproliferative (background) diabetic retinopathy Introduction Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among working-age Americans. It is caused by damage to the small blood vessels in the retina (the light sensing tissue in the back of the eye). Although the precise cause of this damage is unknown, it is believed that poorly controlled blood sugar levels are related to its progression. Types of diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is divided into two main categories: Nonproliferative (background) diabetic retinopathy (includes diabetic macular edema) Proliferative diabetic retinopathy Treatment of diabetic retinopathy The most important tool for treating diabetes and its complications including diabetic retinopathy is medical management of the diabetes. Tight control of blood sugar and strict blood pressure control have been clearly demonstrated as critically important in helping to prevent the eye complications of diabetes and in slowing their progression. (Tylenol) is usually sufficient.

10. NEI - Page Has Been Moved Fact sheet for those suffering from diabetic eye disease gives information on its diagnosis and treatment. pamphlet has been written to help people with diabetic retinopathy and their families and friends better understand the http://www.nei.nih.gov/publications/diabeye.htm

Health Funding News Laboratories ... Help Viewing Site We've updated the NEI site.The page you have requested has been moved. Please update your bookmarks or links to the new URL, which is: http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.htm You will be redirected to that page in 10 seconds. NEI Home Site Index Free Publications Contact Us ... Accessibility We welcome your questions and comments. Please send general questions and comments to the NEI Office of Communication, Health Education, and Public Liaison . Technical questions about this website can be addressed to the NEI Website Manager National Eye Institute 2020 Vision Place Bethesda, MD 20892-3655 www.nei.nih.gov d d

11. Genetics Of Diabetic Retinopathy Workshop Home Research Funding Genetics of diabetic retinopathy Workshop.Genetics of diabetic retinopathy Workshop Recommendations. In http://www.nei.nih.gov/funding/wrkshop.htm

Health Funding News Laboratories ... Research Funding Genetics of Diabetic Retinopathy Workshop Recommendations In September 2000, the National Eye Institute convened a multidisciplinary group of scientists to explore whether recent advances in genetic research increase the opportunity for understanding the genetic predisposition underlying the development and/or progression of diabetic retinopathy. The goals of the workshop were to: 1.) Explore the epidemiologic and biologic evidence implicating genetic factors in the development and severity of diabetic retinopathy; and 2.) Examine studies on the development of diabetic nephropathy as approaches to identify genes for diabetic retinopathy. Recommendations Summarize existing data. Clarify the role of heritable factors in the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy and in its progression. Identify and supplement existing resources for genetic epidemiologic studies. Determine the retinopathy phenotype in studies where genotyping information is already available (e.g., International Type 2 Diabetes Linkage Analysis Consortium), and determine the genotype of stored or newly-collected specimens in studies where phenotyping information is already available. Support multidisciplinary studies to evaluate the genetics of diabetes and its complications.

12. THE DIABETIC RETINOPATHY FOUNDATION Not-for-profit organization, whose mission is to support research and public awareness which will Category Health Medicine Ophthalmology Organizations......The diabetic retinopathy FoundationA not-for-profit organization intendedto inform the public of the disease and aid in its prevention. http://www.retinopathy.org/

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13. Diabetic Retinopathy Internet and CDROM Publisher on Health and the Environment. diabetic retinopathy. (posted by Hopkins Technology) http://www.hoptechno.com/book45.htm

Diabetic Retinopathy (posted by Hopkins Technology) U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service National Institutes of Health Why is it important to know how diabetes affects the eyes? If you are among the 10 million people in the United States who have diabetes - or if someone close to you has this disease - you should know that diabetes can affect the eyes and cause visual impairment. Fortunately, there are ways to prevent or lessen the eye damage caused by diabetes. That is why it is so important for people with this disease to have a professional eye examination as soon as their diabetes is diagnosed, and at least once a year thereafter. Regular eye examinations are especially important for people who have had diabetes 5 years or longer, for those who have difficulty controlling the level of sugar in their blood, and for diabetic women who are pregnant. All of these people are at increased risk for diabetes-associated eye problems. What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially serious eye disease caused by diabetes. It affects the retina - the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that transmits visual messages to the brain. Damage to this delicate tissue may result in visual impairment or blindness.

14. The Problem Of Diabetic Retinopathy : NHS NSC Diabetic Retinopathy Screening diabetic retinopathy description, epidemiology, significance, prevention and treatment. TheProblem of diabetic retinopathy. What is diabetic retinopathy? http://www.diabetic-retinopathy.screening.nhs.uk/diabetic-retinopathy.html

Home Recommendations Costings Glossary ... Links The Problem of Diabetic Retinopathy What is diabetic retinopathy? Epidemiology of diabetes The burden of diabetic retinopathy Prevention of diabetic retinopathy ... References What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels of the retina. Growth of new blood vessels, known as proliferative retinopathy , may lead to blindness through haemorrhage and scarring. A deterioration of retinal blood vessels causing loss of blood vessels and leakage into the retina is known as maculopathy and leads to visual impairment and may progress to blindness. Top of page Epidemiology of diabetes . Without taking into account improved detection, the prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes will increase over the next two decades . Type 2 diabetes is more common in the elderly population. It has been estimated that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the UK will more than double between 1997 and 2010 . Diabetes is much more common in people of Asian Indian and Afro-Caribbean origin . In a Newcastle study Top of page The burden of diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy is the biggest single cause of registered blindness in the UK amongst working age people . Significantly greater numbers suffer visual impairment and handicap due to the effects of diabetic retinopathy. The rising prevalence of diabetes will ensure that diabetic retinopathy remains a major health and economic problem in the UK. Top of page Prevention of diabetic retinopathy

15. Screening For Diabetic Retinopathy : An Overview Information on how to screen, What they might find, and what should be done if it is found. Also Category Health Medicine Ophthalmology Research......Screening for diabetic retinopathy An Overview. Somdutt asymptomatic. Riskfactors for the development and progression of diabetic retinopathy. http://www.priory.com/med/eye.htm

Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy: An Overview Somdutt Prasad MS FRCS Fellow in Diabetic Eye Disease Arrowe Park Hospital Upton, Wirral L49 5PE, UK somprasad@enterprise.net Introduction The Case for Screening The Screening Process ... Conclusion Introduction Probably the first written reference to diabetes is found in the Ebers Papyrus of ancient Egypt dating back to about 1550 BC. The disease knows no medical speciality boundaries. Diabetic retinopathy is a specific microvascular complication of both insulin dependant (type1) and non insulin dependant (type 2) diabetes. The prevalence of retinopathy is strongly linked to the duration of diabetes. After 20 years of diabetes nearly all patients with type 1 diabetes and over 60% of patients with type 2 diabetes have some degree of retinopathy. Upto a fifth of newly diagnosed diabetics have been found to have some retinopathy. A diabetic is 25 times more likely to go blind than a person in the general population. Surveillance and treatment of diabetes-related complications should be part of routine care of all patients with diabetes. Treatment should try to ensure normoglycaemia as far as practicable. Intensive treatment designed to keep glucose levels close to normal has been shown to reduce the risk of developing long term complicatons including retinopathy and slow the progression of pre-existing retinopathy in Insulin-dependent diabetes . It is not unreasonable to assume a similar effect in non-insulin dependant diabetes. Risk factors (see text box) need to be assessed and managed appropriately. The natural history and screening recommendations for diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy must be understood, since even advanced disease can be asymptomatic.

16. Diabetes And Its Effects On The Eyes diabetic retinopathy. As part of NAVH's Educational Series we are pleased to provide this excerpt from our article on http://www.stlukes-eye.com/diabetic_retinopathy.htm

Click here for info on Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes can affect children and adults.

17. Diabetes And Its Effects On The Eyes Leading cause of blindness among workingage Americans.Category Health Conditions and Diseases diabetic retinopathy......Click here for info on diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is a diseasethat occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin http://www.stlukeseye.com/diabetic_retinopathy.htm

Click here for info on Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes can affect children and adults.

18. Diabetic  Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy is a eye disease that can cause decreased visionand blindness. Most diabetic retinopathy. Overview. Diabetes http://www.stlukeseye.com/Conditions/DiabeticRetinopathy.asp

Conditions Home Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Dry Eye Syndrome ... Services Search Selected by the sciLINKS program, a service of National Science Teachers Association. Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Overview Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly. Insulin is the hormone that regulates the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Diabetes can affect children and adults. How does diabetes affect the retina? Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma , but the disease’s affect on the retina is the main threat to vision. Most patients develop diabetic changes in the retina after approximately 20 years. The effect of diabetes on the eye is called diabetic retinopathy. Over time, diabetes affects the circulatory system of the retina.

19. Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy RNIB homepage, Search RNIB site for Understanding diabetic retinopathy.Royal College of Ophthalmologists. What is diabetes? diabetic retinopathy. http://www.rnib.org.uk/info/diabetic.htm

Search RNIB site for: Understanding diabetic retinopathy Royal College of Ophthalmologists What is diabetes? About one person in fifty in the UK is affected by diabetes mellitus or `sugar diabetes'. This means that the body cannot cope normally with sugar and other carbohydrates in the diet. Diabetes can start in childhood, but it often begins later in life. It can cause complications which affect different parts of the body. There are two types of diabetes mellitus - one is controlled by insulin injections, and the other by diet or tablets, but they both affect the eyes in the same way. If you have diabetes this does not necessarily mean that your sight will be affected, but there is a higher risk. If your diabetes is well controlled then you are less likely to have problems, or they may be less serious. However if there are complications which affect the eyes then this can result in loss of sight. Why regular eye tests are important Most sight loss from diabetic retinopathy can be prevented. But it is vital that it is diagnosed early. You may not realise that there is anything wrong with your eyesight, and so regular eye checks are extremely important. How can diabetes affect the eye?

20. MEDLINEplus: Diabetic Eye Problems (National Eye Institute); diabetic retinopathy Information for Patients(National Eye Institute); Treatment How Is diabetic retinopathy Treated? http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabeticeyeproblems.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Diabetic Eye Problems Contents of this page: From the NIH General/Overviews Coping Diagnosis/Symptoms ... Statistics Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Diabetic Eye Problems You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: Diabetes Eyes and Vision From the National Institutes of Health Are You at Risk for Diabetic Eye Disease? (National Eye Institute) Diabetic Retinopathy: Information for Patients (National Eye Institute) Take This Eye-Q Test: See How Much You Know About Diabetic Eye Disease (National Eye Institute) General/Overviews Diabetes - Eye Complications (Patient Education Institute) - requires Flash plug- in Also available in: Spanish Diabetic Retinopathy (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? (American Academy of Ophthalmology) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Diabetic Retinopathy (National Institutes of Health) Coping Coping with Diabetes Complications (American Diabetes Association) Diagnosis/Symptoms How Do I Know If I Have Diabetic Retinopathy?

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