A6 Diabetic Retinopathy: Retinal Vascular Damage
Title
Model of pericyte loss, increased vascular permeability and neovascularization due to chronic hyperglycemia. It produces diabetic macular edema (DME) and proliferative retinopathy. Correction: glycemic control, laser (photocoagulation), intravitreal anti-VEGF, vitrectomy in advanced stages.
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