Diabetic retinopathy and the use of laser photocoagulation: is it cost-effective to treat early?

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Summary

PRP administered at the severe NPDR stage is likely to be cost-effective compared with delaying photocoagulation until HR-PDR develops, and a trial of early versus deferred laser therapy is needed to provide better data based on modern treatments.

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article
Published
2017-09-01
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Keywords

Diabetic retinopathy, Medicine, Willingness to pay, Blindness, Expert opinion

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