18 Questions
What is the risk of progression to PDR in patients with Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
10%
What retinal findings categorize Diabetic Retinopathy as Moderate Nonproliferative?
Cotton wool spots and venous beading
What is the key feature of Venous Beading in Diabetic Retinopathy?
Presence of saccular microaneurysms
Which characteristic feature indicates retinal ischemia in Diabetic Retinopathy?
Cotton wool spots
What can lead to the formation of Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities (IRMA) in Diabetic Retinopathy?
Hypoxia
How do cotton wool spots in Diabetic Retinopathy affect axoplasmic flow?
They cause obstruction of axoplasmic flow
What are the characteristics of High Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR)?
Presence of pre-retinal or vitreous hemorrhage
What is the first-line treatment for central-involved macular edema with vision impairment in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Anti-VEGF therapy
What is the critical aspect to consider in patients with asymmetric Intraocular Pressures (IOPs) and neovascularization of the iris (NVI)?
Conduct gonioscopy
Where can Neovascularization of the Iris (NVI) be first observed?
Pupillary margin
What is the timeline for retinal consultation referral for patients with Non-High-Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
2-4 weeks
Which characteristic is not part of High Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Absence of pre-retinal hemorrhage
What does the term Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) indicate?
Increased risk for moderate vision loss
According to the ETDRS, what is the risk of developing moderate vision loss in eyes with CSME and foveal involvement after 1 year?
Ten-fold greater compared to eyes without foveal involvement
What are the characteristics that define Clinically Significant Macular Edema (CSME) based on retinal thickening?
Retinal thickening greater than 1 DD in size within 1 DD from the center of the macula
What was the outcome of the large multicenter study sponsored by NEI which recruited over 3,700 patients?
Photocoagulation is effective in treating DME
In the ETDRS, is aspirin considered effective in changing the course of diabetic retinopathy?
No
When should Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP) be initiated to be most effective?
Before DME develops
Learn about the follow-up guidelines for diabetic retinopathy based on the severity of the condition and the presence of macular edema. Understand the recommended time intervals for monitoring the progression of the disease.
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