Blood pressure control for diabetic retinopathy
DV Do, G Han, SA Abariga, G Sleilati… - Cochrane Database …, 2023 - cochranelibrary.com
DV Do, G Han, SA Abariga, G Sleilati, SS Vedula, BS Hawkins
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2023•cochranelibrary.comBackground Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause
of visual impairment and blindness. Research has established the importance of blood
glucose control to prevent development and progression of the ocular complications of
diabetes. Concurrent blood pressure control has been advocated for this purpose, but
individual studies have reported varying conclusions regarding the effects of this
intervention. Objectives To summarize the existing evidence regarding the effect of …
of visual impairment and blindness. Research has established the importance of blood
glucose control to prevent development and progression of the ocular complications of
diabetes. Concurrent blood pressure control has been advocated for this purpose, but
individual studies have reported varying conclusions regarding the effects of this
intervention. Objectives To summarize the existing evidence regarding the effect of …
Background
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes and a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness. Research has established the importance of blood glucose control to prevent development and progression of the ocular complications of diabetes. Concurrent blood pressure control has been advocated for this purpose, but individual studies have reported varying conclusions regarding the effects of this intervention.
Objectives
To summarize the existing evidence regarding the effect of interventions to control blood pressure levels among diabetics on incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy, preservation of visual acuity, adverse events, quality of life, and costs.
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