Eye disorders other than diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes

CONCLUSION: Diabetes, beyond diabetic retinopathy, increases the risk of numerous eye disorders leading to low vision with implications for daily diabetes management. Even in the absence of clearly demonstrated benefit from glucose control in all eye conditions, achieving good glycaemic control and adherence to diabetes treatment will likely help avoid an additional risk of visual impairment in people with diabetes. In perspective, interesting findings suggesting a preventive effect of metformin use on age-related macular degeneration occurrence justify further studies.PMID:34534696 | DOI:10.1016/j.diabet.2021.101279
Source: Diabetes and Metabolism - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research