Main description:

Therapeutic Targets For Diabetic Retinopathy: A Translational Approach offers a consolidated view of this complex disorder by summarizing the latest evidence-based studies and translating their findings into practical, actionable knowledge. This concise resource covers the fundamentals of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema with an emphasis on basic science and therapeutic targets on the horizon. Ophthalmologists, optometrists, and researchers will find the translational approach to this common eye disorder to be useful in both research and clinical practice settings.

Takes a concise yet comprehensive approach to diabetic eye disorders, covering basic science as well as therapeutic agents with both current and future clinical applications.

Covers current diagnostic and management guidelines as well developments on the horizon that are likely to improve patient outcomes.

Explains the pathophysiological mechanisms of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema from both a basic and clinical perspective, helping readers seek promising new therapeutic targets.

Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into a single, convenient resource.

Contents:

1. Introduction of diabetic retinopathy and principles of treatment

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

2. Diabetes-induced metabolic disorders of diabetic retinopathy

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

3. Diabetic retinopathy, a neurovascular unit disease

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

4. The pathogenic role of apoptosis in the development of diabetic retinopathy

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

5. Diabetic retinopathy, a disease with low-grade inflammation

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

6. Neurodegeneration and microangiopathy in diabetic retina and choroid

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

7. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy, a disease of pathologic angiogenesis and vasculogenesis

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

8. Pathogenesis of diabetic macular edema

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

9. Treatments for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema in pipeline

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang

10. Future perspectives for diabetic retinopathy management

Weiye Li and Jingfa Zhang