Association of Statin Therapy With Prevention of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. Studies have suggested that statins may reduce the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

Objective

To investigate the association between statin therapy and the development of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetes and dyslipidemia.

Design, setting, and participants

This population-based cohort study, conducted among 37 894 Taiwanese patients between January 1, 1998, and December 31, 2013, used the National Health Insurance Research Database to identify patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia. Outcomes were compared between those taking statins and those not taking statins. Statistical analysis was performed from May 1 to 31, 2018.

Exposure

Statin therapy

SUBMITTER: Kang EY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6459113 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature