Advances in the Clinical Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Ophthalmology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 596
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pathophysiology of retinal diseases; development of novel therapies; ocular blood flow
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues，
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) remains a leading cause of vision loss worldwide, with increasing prevalence driven by the global diabetes epidemic. While advances in imaging, pharmacotherapy, and surgical techniques have transformed patient care, significant challenges persist in early detection, individualized treatment, and prevention of disease progression. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for current research and clinical innovations in DR management. Key topics include novel biomarkers, imaging modalities, anti-VEGF and corticosteroid therapies, laser strategies, and vitreoretinal surgical approaches. By bringing together leading experts and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration, this Special Issue seeks to address core problems—delayed diagnosis, treatment resistance, and health disparities—while defining future directions for precision medicine in DR. Clinicians, researchers, and public health specialists are invited to submit their research, with the aim of mobilizing knowledge that will shape the next generation of DR care.
Prof. Dr. Takeshi Iwase
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- retinal imaging
- clinical outcomes
- optical coherence tomography (OCT)
- vitrectomy
- blood flow
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