5. Diabetic Retinopathy: PDR, major studies

Objectives: Upon completion of this conference the resident/student should have an understanding of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and should be able to

        Define terms associated with diabetic retinopathy

        Discuss the epidemiology and pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy

        Discuss the mechanisms of vision loss in diabetic retinopathy

        Define and discuss the causes, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms and management of proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Reading Assignment: Please read the Diabetic Retinopathy section of Chapter 5 Retinal Vascular Disease in the Retina and Vitreous Section of the BCSC.