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Association between smoking history and optical coherence tomography angiography findings in diabetic patients without diabetic retinopathy.

Dong-Wei LiuZeeshan HaqDaphne YangJay M Stewart
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Our results suggest that smoking is likely associated with deleterious changes in the retinal microvasculature of patients with a history of diabetes and no visible DR. Based on these findings, diabetic patients with a history of smoking may benefit from higher prioritization in terms of ophthalmic screening.
Keyphrases
  • diabetic retinopathy
  • smoking cessation
  • optical coherence tomography
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • glycemic control
  • wound healing
  • weight loss