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Surgical Management of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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Diabetes is fast becoming a global pandemic. Complications of diabetic retinopathy are the leading cause of blindness in the working age group. While medical interventions and lasers are effective at reducing the frequency of severe vision loss from Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, in a large percentage of individuals surgical intervention may be required to address complications. This review discusses the present indications, techniques and challenges vis-à-vis surgical management of PDR.

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10.21608/jors.2018.10246

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diabetic retinopathy, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, vitrectomy, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Tractional retinal detachment

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Somnath

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Chakraborty

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Retina Institute of Bengal, 3rd Floor, Uttarapan Market Complex, Siliguri; 734003' West Bengal, India

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2008

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2018-07-01

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2018-05-16

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2018-08-05

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6

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2090-9047

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2536-9466

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Journal of Ophthalmology and Related Sciences

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Surgical Management of Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

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22 Jan 2023