Richtlijn 'Diabetische retinopathie: screening, diagnostiek en behandeling' (herziening)

- The revised evidence-based guideline ‘Diabetic retinopathy: screening, diagnosis and treatment’ contains important recommendations concerning screening, diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy.

- Regular screening and the treatment of risk factors, such as hyperglycemia, hypertension, adipositas and dyslipidemia, can prevent retinopathy and slow down its development.

- Fundus photography is recommended as a screening method.

- If necessary, diagnosis by biomicroscopy and a treatment consisting of photocoagulation and/or vitrectomy should be performed by the ophthalmologist.

- The reassessment of responsibilities is a vital component of the implementation of the guideline bearing in mind that the screening in particular, can be performed by personnel other than ophthalmologists.

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2008;152:2406-13