Diabetic Disease of the Eye in Canada: Consensus Statements from a Retina Specialist Working Group.

ABSTRACT: Despite advances in systemic care, diabetic disease of the eye (DDE) remains the leading cause of blindness worldwide. There is a critical gap of up-to-date, evidence-based guidance for ophthalmologists in Canada that includes evidence from recent randomized controlled trials. Previous guidance has not always given special consideration to applying treatments and managing DDE in the context of the healthcare system. This consensus statement aims to assist practitioners in the field by providing a spectrum of acceptable opinions on DDE treatment and management from recognized experts in the field. In compiling evidence and generating consensus, a working group of retinal specialists in Canada addressed clinical questions surrounding the four themes of disease, patient, management, and colla

SUBMITTER: Omar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11039592 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature