Diabetic Retinopathy Flashcards
1
Q
What are retinal signs?
A
Blot haemorrhages Hard exudates Cotton wool spots Microaneurysms Macular Oedema Neovascularisation
2
Q
WHat is non prolferative DR?
A
No new blood vessels developed yet
Mild- Microaneurysms
Mod- “ and haemorrhages, hard exudates, cotton wool spots and venous bleeding
Severe- all in 4 quadrants
3
Q
What is proliferative DR?
A
Neovascularisation
Vitreous haemorrhage
4
Q
What is diabetic maculopathy?
A
Macular oedema
Ischaemic maculopathy
5
Q
WHat are complications of DR?
A
Retinal detatchment
Vitreous haemorrhage
Optic neropathy
Cataracts
6
Q
How is DR managed/
A
Laser photocoagulation
Anti VEGF - RANIBIZUMAB or BEVACIZUMAB
Steroid
Vitreoretinal srgery
7
Q
How do you investigate diabetic retinopathy?
A
OCT
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