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  • Ophthalmology
  • Endocrinology
  • Diabetology

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  • Diabetic retinal disease (DRD) is a leading global cause of vision loss.
  • Current treatments are effective at later stages, but early mechanisms remain poorly understood.
  • Existing diagnostic scales lack granularity compared to advanced retinal imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for understanding early DRD mechanisms.
  • To emphasize the importance of novel therapeutic targets for the neurovascular retina.
  • To address the variability in DRD development and patient experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing advanced retinal imaging for precise DRD characterization.
  • Reviewing recent clinical studies on metabolic factor management (glucose, lipids, blood pressure).
  • Identifying gaps in knowledge regarding interindividual variability in DRD progression.

Main Results:

  • Advanced imaging offers more detailed DRD staging than traditional methods.
  • Metabolic control strategies can minimize DRD risk.
  • Significant gaps exist in understanding DRD's early pathogenesis and individual risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need for deeper mechanistic understanding of DRD.
  • Novel treatment targets addressing the entire neurovascular retina are required.
  • Further research should focus on interindividual variability and patient-reported outcomes.