Gastric bypass surgery does not increase the risk for sight ‐threatening diabetic retinopathy

ConclusionIn a majority of patients, no deterioration of DRP following GBP was observed. Screening for DRP before planned surgery is recommended for all diabetic patients about to undergo bariatric surgery to identify any pre‐existing DRP.

Source: Acta Ophthalmologica - August 31, 2017 Category: Opthalmology Authors: Åsa Morén, Magnus Sundbom, Johan Ottosson, Elisabet Granstam Tags: Original Article Source Type: research