Management of eye disease in the insulin-dependent diabetic patient.

PubMed ID: 6562666

Author(s): Klein R. Management of eye disease in the insulin-dependent diabetic patient. Prim Care. 1983 Dec;10(4):677-90.

Journal: Primary Care, Volume 10, Issue 4, Dec 1983

Causes of visual loss, indications for ophthalmologic consultation, and current medical and surgical management of eye disease in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes are highlighted. Regular eye examinations are a must for diabetic patients, as threats to visual loss may go unnoticed until serious hemorrhage into the vitreous occurs.