The role of endothelial growth factor and tear levels in diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetes.

Hassan HashemiHanieh AhmadiZahra RostamiAbbas AlishahiZahra Heidari

Published in: International ophthalmology (2024)

The VEGF level in tear was higher in diabetic patients with DR, independent of tear volume. The tear VEGF measurement can be used as a valuable predictor to prevent DR in diabetic patients.

Keyphrases

growth factor
diabetic retinopathy
type diabetes
endothelial cells
vascular endothelial growth factor
optical coherence tomography
editorial comment
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
insulin resistance
wound healing
weight loss