Systemic & Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Provides an up-to-date reference source, uniquely combining a comprehensive guide to the Systemic and Ophthalmic Management of Diabetes Mellitus.

Covers the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus from a worldwide perspective, followed by classification, diagnosis and screening methods.

Discusses the management of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and living with the disease in terms of acute and chronic complications encountered and during pregnancy.

Describes the ophthalmic management of Diabetes Mellitus covering pathophysiology and clinical features of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy.

Covers latest ophthalmic treatment strategies including pharmacological (anti-angiogenic), laser and surgical options, much of which depends on optical coherence tomography (OCT) to monitor progress.

Chris Steele BSc Hons) FCOptom DCLP DipOC DipTp (IP) FBCLA
Consultant Optometrist, Head of Optometry, Sunderland Eye Infirmary, Sunderland, UK