13724, 12:54 PM Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPearis -NCBI Bookshelf [NCBI Bookshelf. A service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, StatPears [Internet]. Treasure Island (Fl tatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan- Diabetic Retinopathy Unnati V. Shukla; Koushik Tripathy. Author Information and Affiliations Last Update: August 25, 2023 Continuing Education Activity Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of visual loss in adults of the working-age group in the ‘western population. It is the most common microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus Diabetic retinopathy may lead to vision-threatening damage to the retina, eventually leading to blindness. Strict glycemic control, early detection, and appropriate management is the key to halting the progression of the disease. This activity reviews the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of diabetic retinopathy and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in evaluating and treating patients with this condition. Objectives: + Describe the etiology of diabetic retinopathy. ‘+ Summarize the clinical features that will present in an evaluation of diabetic retinopathy. ‘+ Review the management and prognosis of diabetic retinopathy. ‘+ Highlight the role of interprofessional collaboration in improving the outcomes in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Access free multiple choice questions on this topic. Introduction Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular disorder occurring due to the long-term effects of diabetes mellitus. Diabetic retinopathy may lead to vision-threatening damage to the retina, eventually leading to blindness. It is the most common cause of severe vision loss in adults of working age groups in the western world [1] Early detection and timely intervention are the keys {o avoiding blindness due to diabetic retinopathy. The number of patients with diabetic retinopathy in America is estimated to reach 16.0 million by 2050, with vision-threatening complications affecting around 3.4 million of them. [2] The usefulness of strict glycemic control was clearly seen in clinical trials like the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) and Diabetes Control and Complication Trial (DCCT).[3114] Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to many ocular disorders like cataracts, glaucoma, ocular surface disorders, recurrent stye, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, diabetic papillopathy, and diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy may lead to vision-threatening damage to the retina, eventually leading to blindness; itis the most common and severe ocular complication.{5] [6][7] Poor glycemic control, uncontrolled hypertension, dyslipidemia, nephropathy, male sex, and obesity are associated with worsening diabetic retinopathy.[8][9] Typical fundus features of diabetic retinopathy include microaneurysms, hard exudates, macular edema (diabetic macular edema or DME), and new vessels (in proliferative DR or PDR). The management options include hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ sia7324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf sttict control of the systemic conditions, intravitreal pharmacotherapy, and laser photocoagulation. With early diagnosis and prompt management, good final visual acuity may be achieved in most patients with DR. Etiology Diabetic retinopathy affects people with diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes mellitus. The propensity to develop diabetic retinopathy is directly proportional to the patient's age and duration of diabetes, as well as poor glycemic control and fluctuating blood pressure levels.[10] Risk factors for diabetic retinopathy can be classified into ‘+ Non-modifiable © Puberty © Pregnancy + Modifiable © Hypertension Obesity Dyslipidemia Poor glycemic control Nephropathy + Newer risk factors © Inflammation © Apolipoprotein © Hormonal influence - leptin and adiponectin © Vitamin D © Oxidative stress © Genetic factors[11] Epidemiology Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major neurovascular complications of diabetes and is a leading cause of blindness in adults of the working-age group. According to the recent epidemiological data shared by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the global burden of diabetes mellitus is 387 million, which is estimated to increase to $92 million by 2035. Ninety-three million people are globally affected by diabetic retinopathy. Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy is 77.3% in type | diabetes patients and 25.1% in type 2 diabetes patients, out of which approximately 25% to 30% are expected to develop vision-threatening diabetic macular edema,[12] Between 5% and 8% of patients with diabetic retinopathy need laser treatment.[13] As many as 5% of patients will require vitrectomy surgery.{14] Pathophysiology hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 2i247324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf Chronic hyperglycemia is considered to be the primary pathogenic agent in DR (as described by UKPDS and DCCT).[4][3] Hyperglycemia leads to the activation of alternative pathways of glucose metabolism, including the polyol pathway. The oxidative stress, protein kinase C activation, and non-enzymatic protein glycation lead to advanced glycation endproducts (AGES). The result of these alternative pathways is the activation of cytokines along with the growth factors and vascular endothelial dysfunction, which eventually leads to increased vascular permeability and microvascular occlusion. Retinal ischemia, which occurs as a consequence of microvascular occlusion, leads to the formation of IRMA (intraretinal microvascular abnormalities) and neovasculatization.[15][16] In the polyol pathway, glucose is reduced to sorbitol by the aldose reductase enzyme. The impermeability of sorbitol leads to its accumulation in all retinal cells leading to osmotic damage to the cells, Also, the use of NADPH (reduced nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate) during the reduction process leads to further oxidative damage. Oxidative stress results from increased levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), leading to cell and tissue damage. Protein kinase C is involved in signal transduction, Its activation leads to basement membrane alterations and vascular changes like increased vascular permeability, the release of angiogenic growth factors, vascular stasis, and capillary occlusion. In non-enzymatie protein glycation, reducing sugars react with free amino acids of nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids leading to the formation of advanced glycation endproducts responsible for the alterations in extracellular matrix proteins. ‘The morphological changes seen in small retinal vessels in DR include early loss of pericytes, basement membrane thickening, loss of endothelial cells, increased vascular permeability, platelet aggregation, leukostasis, and capillary dropout [17][18] Diabetic retinopathy does not only affect the microvessels of the retina but also the Miiller cells, which are the primary glial cells of the retina, The fumetions of Miller cells are maintaining the structural integrity of the retina, regulation of the blood-retinal barrier and retinal blood flow, uptake and recycling of various neurotransmitters, retinoic acid compounds, and ions (such as, potassium), regulation of metabolism and supply of nutrients to the retina,[19] In diabetes, there is downregulation of the Kir 4.1 channel because of which there is continued potassium uptake leading to swelling of Miiller cells, which leads to Muller cell dysfunction, [20] Fluid accumulation inside the Muller cells is responsible for DME.[21][20] Early inner retinal neuronal and Miiller cell involvement may be noted in preclinical and early clinical DR. [22] Activation of Miiller cells and overexpression of glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) are noted in DR.[19] Hyperglycemia leads to the release of growth factors and cytokines/chemokines.[23] + Growth factors: © Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) © Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF)[24] © Platelet-derived growth factor(PDGF)[25] © Basic fibroblast growth factor ( bFGF or FGF2) hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ saa7324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf © Insulin-like growth factor (IGF) © Hepatocyte growth factor/scatter factor (HGF/SF) Placental growth factor (PIGF)[26] © Exythropoietin © Angiopoietin-2 + Cytokines and chemokine © Interleukin-18 (IL-B) © Interleukin-6 (IL-6) © Tumor necrosis factor-o (TNF-a) © Chemokine ligand-2 (CCL2)[27][28] Histopathology Histologically diabetic retinopathy presents with microangiopathy associated with vascular changes like focal capillary closure, dilatation of venules, hyalinization of arterioles, and capillary changes like basement membrane thickening, pericyte degeneration, and focal outpouchings (microaneurysms). Capillary closure leads to cotton wool spots and ischemic areas, leading to the development of IRMA (intraretinal microvascular abnormalities) and neovascularization, followed by fibrosis and contracture of the retina,(29][30] In diabetic retinopathy, the uptake of glutamate by Milller cells decreases, leading to glutamate toxicity:[31] Also, potassium conductance is decreased in proliferative diabetic retinopathy.[32] History and Physical Proper history taking should be done. This includes the duration of diabetes, type of diabetes mellitus, past glycemic control (HbAIC), medication, and associated systemic disorders like obesity, kidney disease, hypertension, pregnancy, dyslipidemia, and nephropathy. Patients might be asymptomatic in the early stages and might be discovered incidentally on fundus examination. As the disease progresses, the symptoms include blurred vision, distorted vision, floaters, and partial or total vision loss. Signs seen in diabetic retinopathy on fundus examination include: Microaneurysms Microaneuryms are the earliest clinically detectable lesions.[33] Microaneurysms initially appear temporal to the fovea and may disappear with time. The diameter of a microaneurysm is 15- 60 um (less than 125 um). Microaneurysms with a diameter of less than 30 wm may not be detectable clinically.[34] The features of microaneurysms include: ‘+ Focal saccular dilatation of the capillary wall ‘+ Location in the inner nuclear layer ‘+ Clinically identified by ophthalmoscopy as tiny, round, red dots with a sharp regular ‘margin hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 4i247324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf Microaneurysms are differentiated from dot hemorrhages by FFA (fundus fluorescein angiogram), wherein microaneurysms show tiny hyperfluorescent points, whereas dot hemorrhages show blocked fluorescence. Dot hemorrhages are clinically larger and may have an irregular margin.[35] Hemorrhages Weakened capillary wall ruptures lead to intraretinal dot hemorrhages. Superticial or flame- shaped hemorrhages arise from the precapillary arterioles located in the retinal nerve fiber layer. Deep hemorrhages or dot and blot hemorrhages are located in the inner nuclear and outer plexiform layers of the retina. Hard Exudates They are composed of lipoprotein and lipid-filled macrophages located in the outer plexiform layer. They develop at the junction of the edematous and non-edematous retina. The hard exudates typically form a circinate ring around a leaking microaneurysm, Cotton Wool Spots/Soft Exudates They are located in the retinal nerve fiber layer (axoplasmic debris) and represent focal infarcts of the precapillary arterioles. IRMA (intraretinal microvascular abnormalities) IRMA are intercommunications between retinal arteriole and venules, which bypass the capillaries and are seen near the areas of capillary closure, IRMAs are intraretinal in location, do not cross the major vessels, and do not leak on fluorescein angiography. Venous Changes * Dilatation Looping Beading ‘Sausage-like segmentation Arterial Changes ‘+ Peripheral narrowing «= Silver-wiring = Obliteration Neovascularization Neovascularization (new vessels) at the dise (NVD) is defined as neovascularization at or within one dise diameter of the optic disc. Neovascularization elsewhere (NVE) is defined as a new vessel away from one dise diameter of the optic dise. Neovascularization of Iris (NVI) is a marker of poor prognosis and is associated with the propensity to develop neovascular glaucoma. Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study (ETDRS) Classification Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 51247324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf ‘+ No retinopathy: No retinal lesions Very mild NPDR: Microaneurysms only Mild NPDR: A few microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages & hard exudates Moderate NPDR: Retinal hemorthages (about 20 medium-large per quadrant) in 1-3, quadrant + cotton wool spots (between the grades mild and severe NPDR) Severe NPDR: fulfilling one rule of the 4-2-1 rule. © 4-241 rule + Severe hemorrhages in all four quadrants + Venious beading in 2 or more quadrants, = Moderate IRMA in 1 or more quadrants Very Severe NPDR: fulfilling two or more rules of the 4-2-1 rule.(36][37) Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy ‘+ Mild to moderate PDR- NVD or NVE insufficient to meet high-risk characteristies + High-risk PDR- © NVD greater than ETDRS standard photograph 10A (about 1/3 disc area). © Any NVD with vitreous hemorrhage. © NVE greater than 1/2 disc area with vitreous hemorrhage. Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease is the end-stage vision-threatening complication of diabetic retinopathy in patients whose treatment is inadequate or unsuccessful. It may present as pre~ retinal or intragel hemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment, or rubeosis iris. Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) can be classified into the following groups ‘+ Focal exudative and diffuse maculopathy ‘+ Ischemic and non-ischemic maculopathy ‘+ Tractional and non-tractional maculopathy ‘+ Center involving macular edema and non-center involving macular edema ETDRS Definition of Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) ‘+ Retinal edema within 500 jim of the center of the fovea ‘+ Hard exudates within 500 jum of the center of the fovea if associated with adjacent retinal thickening (which may be outside the $00 jum limit) ‘+ Retinal edema one dise area (1500 jim) or larger, any part of which is within one dise diameter of the center of the fovea[38][39] OCT (optical coherence tomography) Classification of Diabetic Macular Edema hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 612413724, 12:54 PM Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPearis -NCBI Bookshelf + Sponge-like thickening of retinal layers + Large cystoid spaces ‘+ Serous detachment of the retina ‘+ ‘Tractional detachment of the fovea or vitreomacular traction ‘+ Taut posterior hyaloid membrane. International Clinical Diabetic Retinopathy Disease Severity Scale + No apparent retinopathy-No abnormality ‘+ Mild NPDR- Microaneurysms only ‘+ Moderate NPDR -More than just microaneurysms and less than severe disease ‘+ Severe NPDR -No signs of PDR and any of the following: ‘+ © 20 intraretinal hemorshages in each of the four quadrants © Venous beading in >2 quadrants © Prominent IRMA =I quadrant ‘+ PDR - One or more of the following: + © Neovaseularization © Vitreous or pre-retinal hemorrhage[40] With regards to diabetic macular edema, the DME may be: ‘+ 'DME apparently absent'- Apparent retinal thickening and hard exudates at the posterior pole are absent. + ‘DME apparently present'- There is some ‘apparent retinal thickening and hard exudates at the posterior pole. It can further be classified into mild, moderate, and severe based on. the distance of thickening and hard exudates from the center of the fovea © Mild DME: The retinal thickening or hard exudates are located far from the center of the fovea. © Moderate DME: Retinal thickening or hard exudates are approaching the center of the macula but not involving the center © Severe DME: Hard exudate and thickening involve the center of the fovea Evaluation Laboratory Examination The following are the diabetic markers crucial for all the patients getting screened for diabetic retinopathy: ‘+ Fasting blood Glucose- The fasting blood glucose level of less than 110 mg/dl is normal. A fasting blood sugar (FBS) level of 110 to 125 mg/dl is prediabetes. In at least two samples, FBS of more than 126 mg/dl denotes diabetes.[41] [Link] NBKSE0805! 2813724, 12:54 PM Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPearis -NCBI Bookshelf ‘+ HbAIC (glycosylated hemoglobin)- The normal range of HbALc is between 4% to 5.6%. HbALc level should be kept below 7%. Diabetes affects almost all the major organs of the body. Hence a thorough systemic examination should be done to rule out diabetic complications. Especially kidney function test, cardiac function test, liver function test, thyroid markers, blood pressure, and a neurological examination should be carried out. For this, interprofessional collaboration is required. Ocular Examination On presentation, the patient should be thoroughly tested for: © Visual acuity, 1OP (intraocular pressure) measurement, ‘+ Gonioscopy (for neovascularization of iris/angles), Slit-lamp examination (to rule out other ocular manifestations of diabetes mellitus), and Dilated fundus examination with +78 or +90 D lens on slit lamp and with +20 or 428 D lens with an indirect ophthalmoscope - the grading of diabetic retinopathy should be done Additional posterior segment investigations for the evaluation of diabetic retinopathy include: Fundus Photography Color fundus photographs are taken in the instances listed below. [42] ‘+ Documentation and record purposes + Patient education with counseling The standard seven fields of modified Airlie House classification should be taken (Figure) [36] [43] Each image has a 30-degree field. Fundus Fluorescein Angiography (FFA) FFA is indicated in the following situations [35] + For the diagnosis of ischemic maculopathy ‘+ To locate capillary dropout areas To differentiate IRMA from neovascularization To differentiate disc collaterals from dise neovascularization To reveal occult new vessels that could not be detected on clinical examination To find out the cause of unexplained visual loss ‘+ To differentiate pseudophakic cystoid macular edema and diabetic macular edema Ultrawide Field Fundus Imaging (UWFI) and Fundus Fluorescein Angiogram (UWFA) UWFI and UWFA document the changes in the posterior segment in a single frame. Commercially available UWFI (at least a 100-degree field of view) includes Optos/California, hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 81247324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf Mirante, Clarus, Retcam, and Spectralis. UWFI using a scanning laser ophthalmoscope and ellipsoid mirror, captures images in small pupils and hazy media.[44][45] Peripheral retinal capillary nonperfusion areas may be better delineated and planned for targeted retinal photocoagulation’ in proliferative diabetic retinopathy or diabetic macular edema [46][47] [48] Peripheral vascular changes may be more common in DR than was previously thought. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) OCT of the macula helps + To evaluate retinal thickening ‘+ For the assessment and monitoring of edema after initiation of treatment, especially to plan for the next sitting of intravitreal injections ‘+ To diagnose vitreomacular traction (VMT) and the epiretinal membrane (ERM), which might require surgery (pars plans vitrectomy) Ultrasonography (B Sean) Its a very useful tool in hazy media to evaluate + Vitreous hemorrhage ‘+ ‘Tractional retinal detachment + Subhyaloid hemorrhage + Posterior vitreous detachment Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography (OCTA) OCTA employs motion contrast imaging to retinal blood flow, generating images similar to fluorescein angiography without the need to inject the dye invasively. ‘+ Itprovides detailed information on the retinal vasculature ‘* It is helpful for the demarcation of the foveal avascular zone, helping to find out foveal ischemia ‘+ Itenables accurate detection of even mild IRMA ‘+ Ithelps to delineate capillary dropout arcas ‘Vascular signs like looping, beading, and dilatation can very well be appreciated on OCTA, OCTA may help the earliest detection of microvascular changes (before the visibility of microaneurysm),[49] OCTA is especially useful in patients with kidney disease and patients prone to an anaphylactic reaction to the dyes. A ial Intelligence-based Devices FDA has approved a software program IDx-DR for the detection of 'more than mild diabetic retinopathy’ or its absence in 2018. In 2020, ByeArt (Hyenuk) received FDA clearance for the autonomous detection of ‘more than mild diabetic retinopathy and vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy.’ hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ sizraze, 124 Put Diabetic Retnopaty -StatPeas “NCBI Bookshlt Treatment / Management General Systemic Control of Diabetes The systemic status should be optimized by + Strict metabolic control of diabetes, ‘+ Maintaining HbAIC levels under 7%, + Lifestyle modifications like routine exercises and a proper diabetic food diet, Patients should visit diabetologists for proper follow-up visits and take timely antidiabetic medications. Other systemic ailments like hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypoproteinemia, anemia, nephropathy, neuropathy, cardiac ailments, and others should also be taken care of by respective medications and excellent interprofessional collaboration. Management of Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) Strict glycemic control and strict compliance of patients towards antidiabetic medication is the key to managing a case of NPDR, Stress should be on proper systemic control of diabetes mellitus, keeping a watch on the progression of ocular findings. Associated comorbidities should be addressed. A detailed systemic investigation by a physician or an endocrinologist should be done to rule out any other systemic side-effects of diabetes mellitus, The suggested follow-up schedule is given. + Very mild NPDR- follow-up every year ‘+ Mild to moderate NPDR - follow-up 6-12 monthly. Sixteen percent of cases of mild NPDR and 23% of cases of moderate NPDR progress to proliferative stages within four years{40] ‘+ Severe to Very Severe NPDR- Close follow-up within 2-4 months. Fifty percent of severe NPDR and 75% of cases of very severe NPDR progress to PDR within one year|40)[50] ‘Management of Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) Center-involving diabetic macular edema- Nowadays, anti-V! line of treatment for center-involving diabetic macular edema, Bevacizumab, ranibizumab, and aflibercept have bene! agents have become the first ial effects in patients with baseline better visual acuity. Aflibercept is shown to have better visual outcomes in patients with worse baseline visual acuity on presentation.[51] Recently, aflibercept and ranibizumab have received FDA approval for use in both DME and diabetic retinopathy.[52] Intravitreal steroid implants also are used in recalcitrant cases,[53] Non-center involving macular edema - Focal or Grid laser-guided by ETDRS is the treatment of choice, Nowadays, in the era of Antic VEGF medications, laser treatment is usually avoided in the center involving macular edema, It may be added as adjuvant therapy in patients not responding to anti- VEGF therapy alone. As stated by ETDRS, laser helped in halting the progression of moderate visual loss, but it did not improve the visual acuity. Bevacizumab intravitreal injection is also effective in the center-involving DME, but it is not FDA approved. Hence it is available only for off-label use. Cluster endophthalmitis due to fake drugs or other reasons is another concern, [54] DRCR (diabetic retinopathy clinical research) network studied the role of aflibercept in hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 01247324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf DME, and it was found to be useful in patients with initial worse visual acuity (Protocol T of DRCR .net),[51] Other notable studies other than the DRCR network on intravitreal Anti-VEGF injections included RISE, RIDE, READ, RESTORE, BOLT, and RESOLVE. Doses of commonly used intravitreal injections: Bevacizumab- 1,25mg/0.05 ml (PACORES, [Link] PROTOCOL H, BOLT, READ-2) [551{S6)(57115811591 Ranibizumab - 0.5 mg or 0.3 mg /0.05 mKRESOLVE, [Link] PROTOCOL I, RESTORE, RISE/RIDE[60](61])[62]163][64] Aflibercept -2 mg/0.05 ml (DA VINCI, VISTA/VIVID, [Link] PROTOCOL 7)[65] [66][67] Pegaptanib- 0.3mg/ 0.09 mil (not FDA approved for this indication)[68][69] Brolucizumab 6mg/0.05 mil (not approved by FDA for this indication as of May 2022)[70] Long-acting corticosteroid implants like dexamethasone implants and fluocinolone acetonide implants (Ret ert and Huvien) are also used in diabetic macular edema. Though they are not considered the first line of treatment. They are reserved for cases not responding to multiple injections of Anti-VEGF medications (according to protocol U of [Link])[71] Their main advantage is long-term control of inflammation and a lesser frequency of administration, The high cost is also one of the factors for its limited use. Intravitreal injections of triamcinolone are not FDA approved, have poorer results, and are linked with more complications than anti-VEGF medications. Glaucoma is a significant side effect of intravitreal steroids. A new port-delivery system for sustained release of ranibizumab, has been approved to manage wet age-related macular degeneration by the FDA in 2021. Its promises to be a new therapy for DME. Tractional diabetic macular edema can occur because of VMT (vitteomacular traction) or ERM (epiretinal membrane). Vitrectomy surgery should be considered in such cases. Intravitreal injections might worsen the traction component. Laser spots, too, should be given away from the tractional area to avoid further worsening. Refractory Diabetic macular edema- The definition of refractory or persistent DME varies, including macular edema not responding to multiple injections of anti-VEGF and, at least one sitting of laser, and suboptimal response (central macular thickness on OCT of more than 250 microns with associated visual loss) to 6 consecutive monthly injections of anti-VEGF agents. [72][73] A possible approach to such cases includes evaluating systemic control, higher dosing or frequency of anti-VEGF medications, use of steroid implants (according to protocol U of [Link]), rechecking of the diagnosis, ruling out any unfavorable anatomical causes, and ultrawide field angiography to look for extreme peripheral ischemic areas and to laser as far in the periphery as possible.{74][71][75] Ischemic type of diabetic macular edema is associated with poor visual prognosis. The patient can be considered for an extreme peripheral laser to kill out the ischemic areas responsible for VEGF release.[76] Steroid implants could be tried. However, the prognosis is guarded despite all the measures.[77] ‘Treatment of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ as7324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) has been considered the standard treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy for ages. But because of its destructive properties, intense research was done (o find an alternative non-destructive mode of management of diabetic retinopathy. Various studies evaluated the role of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in PDR cases. Because of the limited half-life of these injections, repeated injections at timely intervals become mandatory. Hence cost-effectivity of this regime is questionable. A concoction of intravitreal injection and pan-retinal photocoagulation, depending on the severity of the disease and taking into account the presence or absence of macular edema, may help manage diabetic retinopathy patients.[78] ‘+ Non-high-risk PDR without DME - Careful 2 to 4 monthly follow-up and immediate pan- retinal photocoagulation should be done if high-risk PDR occurs. Some physicians perform PRP in all PDR cases. ‘+ High-risk PDR without macular edema- Pan-tetinal photocoagulation should be initiated, [79] ‘+ PDR with DME- Combined intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and PRP sessions should be considered. ‘© High-risk PDR in which complete photocoagulation is not possible- Alternatives like eryopexy or vitrectomy should be considered [79] In Protocol S of [Link], a comparison of safety and efficacy of PRP to intravitreal injection of 0.5 mg ranibizumab was studied, The primary outcome of protocol S ranibizumab 0.5 mg was non-inferior to PRP. Hence, ranibizumab might compete with PRP to be the first line of management in the near future. High cost, repeated injection, multiple follow-up visits, distortion of the vitreous anatomy and physiology because of the repeated injections, chances of endophthalmitis, and tachyphylaxis are hindering factors [80] Treatment of Advanced Diabetic Eye Disease Prognosis is guarded in patients with advanced diabetic eye disease, Persistent vitreous hemorrhage can initially be given the trial of observation or intravitreal injection of the anti- VEGF agent, following which, if the hemorrhage resolves, then scattered pan-tetinal photocoagulation in the visible areas can be tried.[81] Ultrasnogram must exclude retinal traction ifsuch an approach is considered. If the hemorrhage does not resolve with the above management, pars plana vitrectomy should be considered, Also, vitrectomy is the treatment of choice in cases presenting with tractional retinal detachment. Indications of vitrectomy in diabetic patients include: ‘+ Non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage (vitreous/subhyaloid/pre-macular) ‘+ Tractional retinal detachment with macula off ‘+ Combined tractional with rhegmatogenous retinal detachment ‘+ Anterior segment neovasculatization with the invisibility of the posterior segment ‘+ Ghost cell glaucoma + Thick epiretinal membrane hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 1212413724, 12:54 PM Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPearis -NCBI Bookshelf © Vitreomacular traction In vitrectomy surgery, three pars plana ports are made, one for the infusion line, one for the light pipe, and the third for the microinstruments, A fourth port can be made ifa chandelier light source is used in cases of bimanual vitrectomy. [82] Core vitrectomy is done. Meticulous separation of posterior vitreous from the retina is tried with the use of triamcinolone. The fibrovascular proliferation at the optic dise should be trimmed as pulling it off may cause massive intraocular hemorrhage and is not recommended, Tractional components are managed bby segmentation or delamination. [83] All bleeders are cauterized. Fluid- Air exchange is done. If required, ERM peeling with or without ILM (internal limiting membrane) peeling is done with due precautions. Pan-retinal endophotocoagulation is done. At the end of the surgery, tamponade in the form of air, fluid, gases (C3F8, SF6), or silicone oil, can be injected. In cases of rubeosis iridis, pan-retinal photocoagulation with or without anti-VEGF medication might be helpful in the early phases. In the advanced stages, the new vessels lead to fibrosis and contracture, leading to permanent distortion of the angles causing refractory glaucoma, which might eventually require a glaucoma drainage implant). The prognosis is, however, poor in such cases, Painful blind eyes may need diode laser eyclophotocoagulation or cyclocryotherapy. ‘Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy (without DME) This is an FDA-approved indication of ranibizumab and aflibercept, which can reduce the severity of diabetic retinopathy. Differential Diagnosis The differential diagnosis of diabetic macular edema includes: ‘+ Hypertensive retinopathy Central retinal vein occlusion ‘+ Branch retinal vein occlusion[84] + Irvine Gass syndrome + Post uveitic macular edema ‘+ Ruptured microaneurysm[85] ‘+ Macular edema secondary to epiretinal membrane ‘* Choroidal neovascular membrane. The diseases which can be mistaken as diabetic retinopathy based on the general fundus appearance include: = Central retinal vein ocelusio [86] ‘+ Hypertensive retinopathy[87] Sickle cell retinopathy[88] ‘+ Terson syndrome{89][90][89] Ocular ischemic syndrome[91][92][91] hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 1312413724, 12:54 PM Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPearis -NCBI Bookshelf ‘* Branch retinal vein occlusion[93] ‘+ Hemiretinal vein occlusion[94] Valsalva retinopathy[95] Post-traumatic retinal bleed[96] Retinal macroaneurysm[97] Retinopathy in thalassemia{98] Prognosis The prognosis of diabetic retinopathy depends on the duration of diabetes, glycemic control, associated comorbid conditions, and patient compliance to the appropriate line of treatment [99] [100] Proper patient counseling is needed about their retinal condition and making patients aware that delay in proper follow-up could lead to permanent, irreversible vision loss. The initial stages of diabetic retinopathy are reversible if proper glycemic control is achieved. Many patients with diabetic macular edema require long-term support of repeated injections of intravitreal anti- VEGF medications. Patients t ed with pan-retinal photocoagulation may require additional supplementation of anti-VEGF medications if there is persistent macular edema and neovascularization. Once there is tractional macular detachment for a longer duration, the visual prognosis is usually guarded as the macular anatomy is markedly distorted. OCT biomarkers of prognosis of diabetic retinopathy include refractile bodies, disorganization of inner layers of the retina (DRIL), disruption of outer layers of the retina (DORL), choroidal thickness, epiretinal membrane, vitreomacular adhesions, subretinal fluid, macular thickness, and integrity of ellipsoid zone,[42][101] Complications Vision-threatening complications associated with poorly controlled diabetic retinopathy include diabetic macular edema, tractional retinal detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage[ 102] a sequela of proliferative diabetic retinopathy,[103][104] alate Management of Diabetic retinopathy with anti-VEGF therapy, laser photocoagulation, or vitrectomy surgery is also not free of complications. Complications Related to Anti-VEGF Medications + 1OP spike + Cataract formation ‘+ Iatrogenic retinaliposterior capsular tear + Vitreous hemorrhage ‘+ Rhegmatogenous Retinal detachment ‘* Worsening of traction over the macula if given in patients with tractional retinal detachment ‘+ Endophthalmitis hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ saiza7324, 1254 Pa Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf Complications Related to Laser Photocoagulation + Vitreous hemorrhage ‘+ Exudative retinal detachment and choroidal detachment if too many laser shots are given in a single sitting ‘+ Reduction of contrast sensitivity, peripheral vision, and night vision after pan-retinal photocoagulation ‘+ Permanent scotomas in the visual field ‘+ Worsening of preexisting macular edema or development of macular edema after laser/PRP + Chances of worsening optic disc pallor Complications Related to Vitrectomy + Cataract formation ‘+ IOP spike because of gas or oil tamponade ‘+ Iatrogenic secondary tears leading to thegmatogenous retinal detachment ‘+ Inchronic macular edema, the macular roof is very thin, so there are chances of deroofing at the macular region leading to a macular hole Postoperative and Rehabilitation Care Laser photocoagulation is performed as an OPD (outpatient department) procedure. Maintaining, proper glycemic control and taking care of other associated systemic illnesses are necessary. There are chances of worsening macular edema and moderate vision reduction after pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP). If that happens, the patient should report to the retinal surgeon for documentation and for planning a further line of management. It is common to have an acute spike of IOP after intravitreal injections for a few hours. It usually retums to normal within 3-6 hours. It may be prudent to routinely use a single tablet of acetazolamide 250 mg stat after intravitreal injection, After intravitreal injections, patients should be called for follow-up the next day; then, according to the stability of the ocular condition, follow-up at regular intervals should be planned. Sequential OCT and/or OCTA parameters are ssessed in each follow-up visit, and depending on their findings, further management with repeat injections, observation, and/or switching to laser /vitrectomy surgery is planned Post-operative Care After surgery, the eye is patched. After the patch is removed, the eye is cleaned, and topical administration of medications like antibiotics with steroid eye drops and eycloplegic eye drops are started, After injecting gases like sf6/e3f8 or silicone oil, there are chances of IOP tise post- operatively, which needs to be managed with appropriate antiglaucoma medications. Patients can then be called for regular, timely follow-ups to screen their post-operative outcomes. If silicone oil tamponade is done, the patient should be explained the need for a mandatory second surgery to remove oil. Deterrence and Patient Education hitps www. [Link] govibooks/NBKS60805/ 1512467324, 1254 Pee Diabetic Retinopathy -StatPeatls -NCBI Bookshelf ‘The American Academy of Ophthalmology's current recommendation states that people with diabetes mellitus type 1 should have yearly screening for diabetic retinopathy starting five years, after the onset of diabetes. Patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 should have fundus evaluation at the time of diagnosis and annually thereafter.[105][106] ‘The patient should be counseled properly regarding the prognosis of diabetic retinopathy. Early diagnosis, management, and follow-up visits at timely intervals depending on the stage of presentation of diabetic retinopathy are mandatory. Systemic dysregulation of diabetes can lead to an exponential worsening of diabetic retinopathy. Lifestyle modification should be done along, with proper systemic and topical medications to halt the progression of diabetic retinopathy. Enhancing Healthcare Team Outcomes Any patient presenting with diabetic retinopathy should not receive treatment from an ophthalmologist in isolation. It requires a multispecialty evaluation by an endocrinologist, nephrologist, cardiologist, and neurologist. Interprofessional communication can lead to better patient management, The patient most often presents to the primary health care provider or nurse practitioner, and these professionals should be aware of the condition as itis treatable, Prompt referral to an ophthalmologist is necessary. These patients can then be followed by their primary clinicians and should ensure correct dosing on the medication management aspect of the condition. ‘Nursing is the first department to come in contact with the patients on follow-up. The nurse can assess the treatment progress, evaluate compliance with both medication and lifestyle measures, and report any issue to the primary care physician. 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