The tear VEGF and IGFBP3 in healthy and diabetic retinopathy

DiscussionThe VEGF level in tears is clearly linked with the process of DR; however, there wasn ’t any significant relationship between the level of IGFBP3 in tears and diabetic retinopathy. It is concluded that VEGF can be used as a noninvasive method for the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research