8: Retinopathy

Question 1

What are 3 treatment options for retinopathy?

Answer 1

1. Tight glycemic control
2. Photocoagulation (proliferative retinopathy or macular edema)
3. Vitrectomy (macular edema with traction)

Question 2

Retinopathy is caused by vessels leaking and bleeding into the _____ of the eye.

Answer 2

Retinopathy is caused by vessels leaking and bleeding into the back of the eye.

Question 3

Retinopathy is indicative of a microvascular complication in _____ at the back of the eye.

Answer 3

Retinopathy is indicative of a microvascular complication in profusion at the back of the eye.

Question 4

When should eye exams be performed in Types 1, 2, and GDM?

Answer 4

• Type 1:
  
  • Within 3-5 years of diagnosis
  • Annually
• Type 2:
  
  • After diagnosis
  • Annually
• GDM:
  
  • 1st trimester
  • Monthly exams or close f/u
  • Continues 1 year PP

Question 5

What 4 eye complications might you see in a patient with retinopathy?

Answer 5

1. Exudates
2. Aneurysms
3. Dot/Blot Hemorrhages
4. Papilledema

Question 6

T/F Visual changes always accompany retinopathy.

Answer 6

False. Patient may or may not notice visual changes.