[Proliferative diabetic retinopathy -- therapeutic approach (clinical case)]

Oftalmologia. 2014;58(4):16-8.
[Article in Romanian]

Abstract

We present the case of a 54 year old pacient diagnosed with neglected insulin dependent diabetes and proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Surgery was recommended and we practiced posterior vitrectomy, endolaser and heavy silicone oil endotamponade. Post-operative evolution was favorable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / complications*
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / drug therapy*
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / etiology
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / physiopathology
  • Diabetic Retinopathy / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laser Coagulation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Silicone Oils / administration & dosage*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Visual Acuity
  • Vitrectomy* / methods

Substances

  • Silicone Oils