Diabetic Retinopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What would you see on background diabetic retinopathy?
A
Hard exudates
Micro aneurysms
Blot haemorrhages
2
Q
What would you see on pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
A
Flame haemorrhages
Cotton wool spots
Urgent ophthal referral
3
Q
What would you see on proliferative diabetic retinopathy?
A
Neovascularisation
± pan retinal photocoagulation
Urgent ophthal referral
4
Q
How do you manage diabetic retinopathy?
A
Improve glycemic control
Treat other RFs- HTN, smoking
5
Q
What are the indications for photocoagulation?
A
Maculopathy
Proliferative and pre-proliferative diabetic retinopathy
6
Q
How doe photocoagulation work?
A
Pan-retinal: Prevents ischaemic cells from secreting GF that cause neovascularisation
Focal- targets vessels at risk of bleeding
