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Diabetic retinopathy in pregnancy: a review
Author(s) -
Morrison Julie L,
Hodgson Lauren AB,
Lim Lyndell L,
AlQureshi Salmaan
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical and experimental ophthalmology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.3
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1442-9071
pISSN - 1442-6404
DOI - 10.1111/ceo.12760
Subject(s) - medicine , diabetic retinopathy , pregnancy , diabetes mellitus , blindness , retinopathy , type 2 diabetes , obstetrics , pediatrics , ophthalmology , optometry , endocrinology , genetics , biology
The prevalence of diabetes in pregnancy is increasing. Pre‐existing diabetes is present in 1 in 167 pregnancies in Australia, divided equally between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in women during their childbearing years, and pregnancy increases the short‐term risk of diabetic retinopathy progression. We examine the risk factors for progression of diabetic retinopathy during pregnancy including duration of diabetes, baseline level of retinopathy, level of glycaemic control and hypertension. We also examine current screening and management guidelines and their levels of evidence, current treatment options for diabetic retinopathy and avenues for further research.