[Energy metabolic function in diabetic angioretinopathy]

Electron-microscopic and ultrahistochemical investigations of biopsies of the conjunctiva as well as of iris and retina of 46 patients with diabetes mellitus have revealed disturbances in the ultrastructure, bioenergetics and activity of enzyme processes of the cell at different stages of diabetic angioretinopathy. The increase in activity of peroxide oxidation of lipids in progression of retinopathy is recorded. It is recommended to use antioxidants and agents increasing oxidation-reduction processes.