Journal article
The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Diabetic Retinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: While bariatric surgery induces remission of type 2 diabetes mellitus and reduces other microvascular complications, its impact on diabetic retinopathy (DR) is unclear. Some trials suggest early worsening of DR postsurgery because of rapid improvements in hyperglycemia. This meta-analysis sought to estimate the impact of bariatric surgery on DR for obese patients compared with medical treatment.
DESIGN: Systematic review and …
Authors
Yu CW; Park LJ; Pinto A; Ma ON; Lee Y; Gupta R; Chaudhary V; Doumouras AG; Hong D
Journal
American Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol. 225, , pp. 117–127
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.ajo.2020.12.033
ISSN
0002-9394