Diabetic retinopathy: new aspects

Gazepov, Strahil and Spasovski, Jovan and Mirakovska, Sara (2024) Diabetic retinopathy: new aspects. Knowlwdge – International Journal, 63 (4). pp. 429-432. ISSN 2545-4439

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Abstract

In this paper, we will discuss the new aspects of Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), which is characterized as the
most common and significant microvascular complication caused by Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Uncontrolled diabetic
retinopathy can result in vision loss or blindness. It is important to emphasize that not all patients with diabetic
retinopathy (DR) will have the same symptoms, so the manifestation of the condition may differ from one another.
This makes the diagnosis and treatment of DR a special challenge in ophthalmology.
In our country, the treatment of diabetic retinopathy includes various standard treatments, such as intravitreal
injections or laser photocoagulation. The number of patients with diabetes mellitus is constantly increasing. In direct
proportion to that, the number of patients with complications from it increases, among which is diabetic retinopathy.
This contributes to thinking about how effective the methods and ways of diagnosis and treatment are. Also, we
believe that the inadequate and incorrect education of the population has a big contribution. According to the
received data about the current situation in our country and the previous few years, especially during the period of
the COVID-19 pandemic, this prediction is confirmed. There is a directly proportional increase in the prevalence of
people with DM, DR, and ophthalmic complications.
According to the data we collected, DM, according to the prevalence by gender, is more present in women, and
according to the representation by region, it is most represented in the Skopje region.
All this represents a motive and incentive for considering new aspects of DR, especially prevention and treatment.
Many important aspects can be discussed, but here we will talk about artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR),
and socio-emotional aspects as almost new tools that would improve the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic
retinopathy.
With the subject of this research, we would not only contribute to the improvement of understanding the alarming
situation in our country but would also improve the creation of innovative strategies for prevention, treatment, and
support of patients using the new technology.
We hope that we will contribute to the motivation of doctors (ophthalmologists) and the rest of the medical personal
to be open towards supporting new aspects, which have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life and
the prognosis of people facing DR.
Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, new aspects, new challenges, eye.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy, new aspects, new challenges, eye
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Strahil Gazepov
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2024 07:59
Last Modified:	09 Apr 2024 07:59
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/34001

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