The worldwide diabetes epidemic has created an unsustainable financial and personal crisis for health care systems and for patients and their families. At the same time, the ability of patients to maintain useful vision has never been greater. Screening of people who are at risk and timely institution of treatment, combined with coordination of systematic and ophthalmic care, provides the best outlook for people with diabetes.
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Dualities of Interest
T.W.G. has received research support from Zebra Biologics and consulting fees from Novo Nordisk.
C.C.W. has received research support from Adverum, Allergan, Apellis, Clearside, Genentech, Roche, Neurotech, Novartis, Opthea, Regeneron, Regenxbio, Samsung, and Santen; is a consultant for Adverum, Alimera Sciences, Allegro, Allergan, Apellis, Bayer, Clearside, EyePoint, Genentech, Kodiak, Novartis, Regeneron, Regenxbio, and Roche; and is a speaker for Regeneron.
B.A.C. has been a speaker for Novo Nordisk and served on an advisory board for Regeneron.
No other potential conflicts of interest relevant to this compendium were reported.
Acknowledgments
Editorial and project management services were provided by Debbie Kendall of Kendall Editorial in Richmond, VA.
Author Contributions
All authors researched and wrote their respective sections. Lead author T.W.G. reviewed all content and is the guarantor of this work.
