CATEGORY

This exciting publication on Diabetic Retinopa-thy compiles the whole concept of the disease from its initial evaluation to the most revolutionary man-agement performed today, being our main approach oriented to doctor-patient. This volume presents the understanding and the visual implications on diabetic retinopathy and the progress with the screening, as well as ocular digital evaluations, treatment and man-agement of complications. Each chapter covers explicit, detailed and most up-dated information to orient general ophthalmologists as well as vitreoretinal specialists in the current stan-dards of patients' care. Special features in each chapter include pitfalls and special considerations on practical and useful information for the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. Specially selected color images and illustrations, may help clinicians in the identifica-tion and management of the disease and its behavior frequently seen in practice. The major subjects are: Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy and its Visual Implications; Epidemiology of Diabetic Retinopathy; Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy; Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) in Diabetic Retinopathy; Clinical Features and Classification of Diabetic Retinopathy; Optical Coherence Tomography and Fundus Fluorescein Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy; Systemic and Ocular Complications Associated with Diabetic Retinopathy; Effects and Indications of Different Lasers in Ocular Tissues; Updated Approach with Laser Treatment in Diabetic Retinopathy; The Vitreous in Diabetes; Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy; Pharmacological Management of Diabetic Macular Edema.