Incidence and Determinants of Intraocular Lens Implantation in Type 2 Diabetes: The Fremantle Diabetes Study Phase II.
Jocelyn J DrinkwaterTimothy M E DavisAngus W TurnerDavid G BruceWendy A DavisPublished in: Diabetes care (2018)
People with type 2 diabetes, especially those in younger age-groups, are at a significantly increased risk of cataract surgery than matched people without diabetes. Multifaceted prevention strategies should be incorporated as part of routine care. As well as limiting ultraviolet light exposure, these might include lipid-modifying treatment and strategies to avoid severe hypoglycemia.
Keyphrases
- type diabetes
- glycemic control
- phase ii
- cataract surgery
- clinical trial
- cardiovascular disease
- open label
- healthcare
- palliative care
- risk factors
- clinical practice
- early onset
- double blind
- phase iii
- quality improvement
- pain management
- fatty acid
- metabolic syndrome
- randomized controlled trial
- placebo controlled
- replacement therapy