Diabetic retinopathy

Nurs Stand. 2002 Jul 24;16(45):46-52; quiz 54-5. doi: 10.7748/ns2002.07.16.45.46.c3238.

Abstract

The authors describe the serious condition diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness. They discuss the nurse's role in caring for patients with this condition, as well as in education.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diabetic Retinopathy / diagnosis
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / epidemiology
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / metabolism
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / therapy*
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Information Services
  • Laser Therapy
  • Light Coagulation
  • Microsurgery
  • Nurse Clinicians
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Prevalence
  • Primary Prevention / methods
  • Vision Screening / methods