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A retinopatia diabética, complicação ocular da diabetes, é caracterizada por alterações graduais e progressivas da microcirculação retiniana. Todas as pessoas com diabetes, tipo 1 e tipo 2, podem desenvolver retinopatia diabética após o inicio da doença. É de extrema importância a realização de consultas oftalmológicas regularmente. Níveis de glicose e pressão arterial elevados, bem como o tempo de duração da diabetes mellitus representam os principais factores de risco desta patologia. O diagnóstico da retinopatia diabética é realizado a partir de exames objectivos e precisos permitindo detectar lesões que possam ser tratadas atempadamente. O edema da mácula é responsável por uma significativa queda de acuidade visual em pacientes diabéticos (1). O diagnóstico do edema macular diabético deve ser feito o mais precocemente possível de maneira a evitar uma perda visual significativa. Este diagnóstico é realizado e seguido através de exames complementares como a angiografia fluoresceínica e a tomografia de coerência óptica.
Diabetic retinopathy, ocular complication of diabetes, is characterized by gradual and progressive changes in retinal microcirculation. All people with diabetes, type 1 and type 2 can develop diabetic retinopathy after the onset of illness. It is extremely important ophthalmologic consultations regularly. High levels of glucose and blood pressure and the duration of diabetes mellitus represent higher risk factors of this pathology. The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy is performed based on objective and accurate tests allowing detection of lesions that can be treated timely. Macular edema is responsible for a significant reduction of visual acuity in diabetic patients (1). The diagnosis of diabetic macular edema should be done as early as possible in order to avoid significant visual loss. This diagnosis is made and followed by additional tests such as fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography.
Diabetic retinopathy, ocular complication of diabetes, is characterized by gradual and progressive changes in retinal microcirculation. All people with diabetes, type 1 and type 2 can develop diabetic retinopathy after the onset of illness. It is extremely important ophthalmologic consultations regularly. High levels of glucose and blood pressure and the duration of diabetes mellitus represent higher risk factors of this pathology. The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy is performed based on objective and accurate tests allowing detection of lesions that can be treated timely. Macular edema is responsible for a significant reduction of visual acuity in diabetic patients (1). The diagnosis of diabetic macular edema should be done as early as possible in order to avoid significant visual loss. This diagnosis is made and followed by additional tests such as fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography.
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Retinopatia diabética Retinopatia diabética - Angiografia fluoresceínica Retinopatia diabética - Tomografia de coerência óptica Retinopatia diabética - Retinografia Edema macular diabético
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Universidade da Beira Interior