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[Eye changes in diabetes mellitus].

H W Schlote, M Altrock

    Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
    |June 15, 1975
    PubMed
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    Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are more common in diabetics, with higher intraocular pressure being harder to treat. Electron microscopy revealed similar iridocorneal angle changes in both conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Endocrinology
    • Diabetology

    Context:

    • Diabetes mellitus significantly increases the risk of ocular complications.
    • Diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma are leading causes of vision loss in diabetic patients.
    • Understanding the co-morbidity of diabetes and glaucoma is crucial for effective patient management.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma in a diabetic population.
    • To compare the incidence of glaucoma in diabetics versus the general population.
    • To explore potential etiological links between diabetes mellitus and glaucoma through electron microscopy.

    Summary:

    • Diabetic retinopathy (I or II) was found in 32% of 820 diabetic patients, correlating with diabetes duration.

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  • Glaucoma or elevated intraocular pressure was significantly more frequent in diabetics (4.8%) than the general population.
  • Electron microscopy indicated similar iridocorneal angle changes in both diabetes mellitus and glaucoma, suggesting a potential shared pathophysiology.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the increased risk of glaucoma and retinopathy in diabetic individuals.
    • Emphasizes the therapeutic challenges in managing intraocular pressure in diabetic glaucoma patients.
    • Suggests a potential common pathological basis for glaucoma in diabetes, guiding future research and clinical approaches.