What Are the Strategies to Tackle Global Blindness due to DR?دورة

Wednesday 21 Dec 2022, 11:00 → 12:00 Asia/Baghdad

قاعة المؤتمرات (كلية طب الكندي)

Ali Al-Nasrawi (Ophthalmology), Suzan Amana (al-kindy college of medicine)

DR (diabetic retinopathy) is a major cause of blindness globally, especially in people with diabetes. The following are some strategies that can be employed to tackle global blindness due to DR:

Early detection and treatment: Regular eye screening for people with diabetes can help detect DR early before it causes vision loss. Treatment options include laser treatment, injections, and surgery, which can help prevent or slow down the progression of the disease.

Patient education: Education programs aimed at people with diabetes can help increase awareness of the importance of regular eye screening and how to manage their diabetes effectively to prevent the development and progression of DR.

Training healthcare professionals: Training healthcare professionals in the management of DR can help ensure that people with diabetes receive appropriate and timely eye care.

Telemedicine: Telemedicine can be used to remotely diagnose and monitor DR. This can help overcome geographical barriers to access eye care, especially in areas with limited resources.

Collaboration and partnerships: Collaboration and partnerships between governments, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector can help increase access to eye care services, improve patient outcomes, and reduce the economic burden of DR.

Research and innovation: Research and innovation can help develop new and more effective treatments for DR, as well as better diagnostic tools and screening methods.

In conclusion, a multi-faceted approach that includes early detection, patient education, healthcare professional training, telemedicine, collaboration, and research and innovation is essential to tackle global blindness due to DR