Optimum control of blood glucose, blood pressure, and possibly blood lipids remains the foundation for reduction of risk of retinopathy development and progression. <\/div>
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Timely laser therapy is effective for preservation of sight in proliferative retinopathy and macular oedema, but its ability to reverse visual loss is poor. <\/div>
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Vitrectomy surgery might occasionally be needed for advanced retinopathy.<\/div>
New therapies, such as intraocular injection of steroids and antivascular endothelial growth-factor agents, are less destructive to the retina than are older therapies, and could be useful in patients who respond poorly to conventional therapy. <\/div>
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Future treatment modalities include inhibition of other angiogenic factors, regenerative therapy, and topical therapy.
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