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Researchers at the University of Oklahoma and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have made advancements for a potential new treatment of diabetic retinopathy, a major complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. The new approach, detailed in a paper published in Cell Metabolism by Julia Busik and Richard Kolesnick, focuses on anti-ceramide immunotherapy to tackle the disease at its root by targeting harmful lipid build-ups in the retina. This innovative treatment addresses the core cause but also offers a less invasive alternative to current methods that involve eye injections or laser treatments. The therapy, shown to be effective in animal and cell studies, promises to intervene much earlier in the disease's progression, potentially preventing severe damage and preserving vision for diabetic patients. Read about the findings in Medical Xpress: https://lnkd.in/ekg4rsdP #DiabeticRetinopathy #RetinopathyTreatments #VisionHealth

People with diabetic retinopathy have several treatment options to help slow disease progression. In the early stages of the disease, doctors may forgo treatment and instead opt for more frequent eye exams while the vision is still good. If vision begins to decline, some treatment options include injections, laser treatment, or eye surgery. Learn more about treatment options from the Cleveland Clinic here: https://lnkd.in/exXUetbW #DiabeticRetinopathy #RetinopathyTreatments

There’s an increase in diabetic retinopathy prevalence among younger adults and minority groups, according to a study that investigated trends of the disease. A new commentary article in JAMA Ophthalmology examines the data and provides insights into the likely reasons behind the rise in prevalence. Factors include increased awareness of diabetic retinopathy screening and a greater focus on the disease due to the availability of new and effective treatments. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/es94nc8n #DiabeticRetinopathy #diabetes #eyehealth

While diabetic retinopathy can be difficult to prevent, there are steps people with diabetes can take to lower the risk of disease development and progression. This includes receiving annual eye exams, managing diabetes, and monitoring for any vision changes. Johns Hopkins Medicine has more details on disease management: https://lnkd.in/gBsmb_Cy

Diabetic Macular Edema is a severe form of diabetic retinopathy. Current treatments are effective for most people, but not all. A new episode of Drug Discovery News podcast, DDN Dialogues, covers a potential new way to treat diabetic vision loss by rejuvenating the retina by targeting senescent cells. Learn more about how this is done and what the research says here: https://lnkd.in/e8XQz7UM #DiabeticRetinopathy #DiabeticVision

Who’s at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy? According to the National Eye Institute (NEI), anyone with diabetes can get diabetic retinopathy. This includes people with Type 1, 2 and gestational diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, the greater the chance of developing retinopathy. However, good news is you can significantly reduce your risk by effectively managing blood sugar levels. The NEI has more details and resources here: https://lnkd.in/ex7NiRZT. #EyeonDiabetes #diabetesawareness #eyehealth

Google Research’s latest study showcases how generative AI can be used to improve medical image analysis. The study delves into how AI can uncover potential biases that traditional metrics might miss and how it can improve diagnostic model accuracy. In short, the findings highlight the ways AI can elevate current practices when used with expertise from clinicians and machine learning researchers. https://lnkd.in/eVS6wKHY #MachineLearning #GenerativeAI #MedTech

According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), people with diabetic retinopathy may not even know they have it. Especially in its early stages, sometimes there are no symptoms at all. When symptoms do develop, patients may experience blurry vision, blank or dark areas in their field of vision, and more. To learn more about the signs of diabetic retinopathy, you can find educational resources from the AAO here: https://lnkd.in/gcxnd8B #EyeonDiabetes #DiabeticRetinopathy