Faruque Ghanchi
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
UK
Title: Diabetic retina: Macula and beyond
Biography
Biography: Faruque Ghanchi
Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness globally. The prevalence of diabetes is staggering with increasing incidence of the disease worldwide, diabetic retinopathy will be a public health challenge. This talk would provide an update on diabetic retinopathy screening based on the UK experience. The principles of systematic screening program to identify potential sight threatening disease will be discussed. The talk would also provide information on monitoring clinics for diabetic retinopathy. The clinical practice for diabetic maculopathy and the management of diabetic macular edema (DMO) will be discussed based on current research evidence. The talk will include discussion on various pharmacological agents and relevance of laser treatment in management of DMO. The management for diabetic retinopathy will be covered especially when co-existent with diabetic macular edema. Delegates will benefit from global view and update on clinical management of patients with diabetic retinopathy.
