Published online Dec 20, 2024. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v14.i4.95881
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic non-communicable disease with the ability to cause serious microvascular and macrovascular complications throu
Core Tip: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes mellitus that is a potential threat to the vision of patients. In patients with diabetes, regular ocular examination is essential to diagnose the disease at an early stage, and timely screening and diagnosis play an important part in a better prognosis. Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) requires regular follow-up and treatment as and when needed. In proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), the effectiveness of laser photo
- Citation: Morya AK, Ramesh PV, Nishant P, Kaur K, Gurnani B, Heda A, Salodia S. Diabetic retinopathy: A review on its pathophysiology and novel treatment modalities. World J Methodol 2024; 14(4): 95881
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a globally growing epidemic affecting more than 400 million adults and is likely to affect 650 million by 2040[1-3]. Uncontrolled and long-standing diabetes affects every organ of the body, including the eye.
Arguably the most popular ocular complication of DM is diabetic retinopathy (DR). DR is classically characterized by gradually progressing changes that occur in the microvasculature. These changes include alterations in the retinal permeability, macular edema, retinal ischemia and neovascularization. Recent research, however, has explained that neurodegeneration of the retina is a crucial hallmark linked with the disease process. Retinal ganglion and axonal loss appear to be antecedent to microangiopathy[4-9], as various cell types show deviations in their functions on electrodiagnostic tests and other macular function investigations performed with reduced illumination and contrast[10-15]. The functional abnormalities are attributable to vascular injury, as well as toxicity to the integrated neurovascular unit by products of direct inflammation causing slow but relentless neurodegeneration[16]. Further, the idea that neurovascular complex lesions precede the angiopathic lesions suggests that innovative management modalities targeting these pathways ought to be carefully investigated. This is likely to guide us to better understand this problem and ultimately develop practical treatment modalities[17-19].
DR is a leading cause of blindness in the adult working populace. Poor patient compliance with annual ocular screening (only 35%–55% compliance) is an important factor for late diagnosis of the disease. Screening of the retina or retinal photography focused on vascular abnormalities is usually delayed, and the disease is often left undetected. In instances where severe damage has occurred, it was found that treatments are not able to effectively restore vision, with only 25%–28% demonstrating improvement of ≥ 3 early treatment DR study (ETDRS) lines[20-25]. Additionally, retinal examination alone, or with artificial intelligence-assisted photographic identification of hemorrhagic and vascular lesions, is currently limited by its capacity to overwhelmingly detect gross retinal abnormalities that cause visual impairment, and is not yet adept at identifying inner retinal ischemia, the histological levels of exudates with hemorrhages in the retina, and retinal pigment epithelium abnormalities[26-28].
Management of DR involves a combination of strategies aimed at controlling the underlying diabetes and directly treating retinal complications. Primarily, it involves a combination of strategies, including glycemic control, blood pressure management, and lipid-lowering therapies to slow the progression of the disease. For advanced stages of DR, treatment modalities are laser photocoagulation, intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents, and corticosteroids to treat macular edema and proliferative DR. Vitrectomy is reserved for severe cases involving vitreous hemorrhage or tractional retinal detachment.
Retinopathy is best understood if approached from the point of view of being an integrated pathophysiological construct of diabetes and its associated complications. This review manuscript presents newer perspectives regarding the etiology and pathophysiology of the domino-like progression of DR, and its candidate targets, highlighting the role of the inter-professional team in diagnosing and treating patients with these diseases.
The authors looked up highly cited articles from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases, focusing on publications from 1990 to 2022. The specific keywords used in the search included “Diabetic Retinopathy,” “Retinal Neurodegeneration,” “Anti-VEGF Therapy,” “Macular Edema,” and “Neurovascular Unit.” These keywords were selected to cover critical aspects of DR, ensuring a focused and detailed examination of the condition’s underlying mechanisms and treatment strategies.
We diligently used Reference Citation Analysis to search the articles, based on the Impact Index per article. Five independent reviewers selected the latest highlighted articles, based on their relevance, recency, and impact on the understanding and management of DR. This selection includes recent reviews and meta-analyses that offer comprehensive overviews, clinical trials, studies on new treatment modalities like anti-VEGF therapies and corticosteroids, and basic science research that delves into the neurodegenerative aspects of DR and the function of the neurovascular unit. Additionally, articles discussing technological advances in diagnosing and managing DR, particularly the use of artificial intelligence in retinal imaging, were included. All articles published in English were included.
DR is an ever-rising public health problem, with the increasing burden of DR-related visual impairment and blindness[29-32]. Many epidemiologic studies state that DR is more frequent in younger patients with type 1 DM. Thus, DR is a burden to the socio-economic system, owing to its significant impact on the global workforce[33]. The prevalence of DR in pediatric age groups is variable. Few studies have published that mild DR occurs in children, with the duration of the disease as short as 1–2 years. However, many studies reveal that the duration is 3 years or more, with the typical duration being 8–10 years before the inception of retinopathy[34-37].
Among adults, the prevalence of DR has been found to range from 4%–32% in various studies[38-46]. The International Centre for Eye Health, London, has included the prevalence of DR in the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB + DR) study, as a much faster and less expensive way to determine the burden of diabetes and DR in the over-50 population. This will help plan and prioritize diabetic eye care services to that population group, for early detection and treatment of the disease[34].
Development of DR is proportionate to the age of the patient, the duration of diabetes, poor glycemic control, and fluctuating serum lipid and blood pressure levels. The etiological risk factors for DR are shown in Table 1.
Non-modifiable risk factors | Modifiable risk factors | Newer risk factors |
Puberty | Hypertension | Inflammation |
Pregnancy | Obesity | Apolipoproteins |
Dyslipidemia | Hormonal influence | |
Poor glycemic control | Leptin and adiponectin vitamin D | |
Nephropathy | Oxidative stress | |
Genetic factors |
Although the core pathophysiological factor responsible for the development of DR is hyperglycemia, the natural history of DR arises from increased vascular perfusion and leakage, retinal inflammation, edema, expression of cytokines and cell adhesion molecules, glial reaction, apoptosis of the inner retinal structures, and neovessel formation (Figure 1)[47].
Hyperglycemia is a primary biochemical disturbance of diabetes and implies an increased level of plasma glucose owing to insulin inadequacy. Various metabolic pathways have been involved in hyperglycemia-induced vascular changes, including advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accumulation, the polyol pathway, and the protein kinase C (PKC) pathway. Oxidative stress due to hyperglycemia has also been implicated in the development of DR.
AGEs: Accumulation of AGEs occurs secondary to non-enzymatic protein glycation pathogenic mechanisms due to raised glucose levels. AGE formation causes various secondary complications, such as triggering the reactive oxygen species (ROS), which subjects retinal cells to oxidative stress by one of three primary pathways: as altered serum proteins, as endogenous adducts produced secondary to glucose metabolism, or as extracellular matrix-immobilized alterations of structural proteins. Additionally, the increased amount of AGEs cause a decrease in the standard mRNA levels of pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which has a protective role[48-50]. Simultaneously, this cascades nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase and nuclear factor-B (NF-κB), causing inflammation and retinal cell damage, leading to DR[48,51,52].
Polyol pathway: Hyperglycemia activates the metabolic polyol pathway, leading to the production of sorbitol with NADPH (Figure 2)[53]. Sorbitol dehydrogenase converts sorbitol into fructose as cellular membranes are impermeable to sorbitol. In addition, NADPH reduces the antioxidant capacity of the cells. So, the accumulation of sorbitol causes multiple forms of damage in retinal cells including osmotic damage and leads to DR.
PKC: Of the 10 enzymes in the PKC family, the β1/2 isoform seems to be particularly connected to the onset and progress of DR[54]. PKC is a serine/threonine kinase that participates as a signal transducer in response to extracellular stimuli. The main PKC activator in physiology, diacylglycerol (DAG), is synthesized de novo because of increased glucose metabolism through the glycolysis pathway brought on by hyperglycemia. Clinical and experimental research has shown that the expression of DAG and PKC activation are both increased in the diabetes condition (Figure 3)[55]. PKC promotes DR by altering blood flow to the retina, causing changes in endothelial and leukocyte function that lead to capillary occlusion and leukostasis, and altering the synthesis of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins and ECM remodeling. Because of this, the PKC pathway has a direct impact on other pathways, including those involved in inflammation, neovascularization, and abnormal hemodynamics, all of which play a role in the development of DR.
Oxidative stress: The increased ROS causes loss of neurons and pericytes, resulting in clogged capillaries (Figure 4). Escalating intracellular NADH levels increase the tricarboxylic acid cycle, thereby altering the tissue lactate:pyruvate ratio. This causes electron flux into the mitochondria, generating ROS, causing oxidative stress[48]. This potentially accentuates the nuclear enzyme poly-adenosine diphosphate-ribose polymerase and increases NF-κB activation, which influence production of TNF-α and NF-κB-dependent genes. This exacerbates stress, leading to capillary block and ultimately deforming alterations in the microvascular structure of the retina causing DR[49].
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system: The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) regulates fluid balance and blood pressure and exhibits abnormalities in diabetic individuals[56]. In PDR, the expression of renin, angiotensin-converting enzymes I and II (ACEI and ACE II), angiotensin receptors, RAAS receptors and signaling molecules, has been observed to rise in DR[57]. There is evidence from experimental models that ACE inhibition reduces neovascularization, a defining characteristic of early DR.
Dyslipidemia and hypertension: Dyslipidemia and high blood pressure may also influence DR[58]. Blood pressure has been shown to have a substantial impact on the development of PDR by the Wisconsin Epidemiological Study of Diabetic Retinopathy (WESDR) and the United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study[59,60]. Furthermore, people with diabetes frequently experience hypertension. Additionally, an investigation by Patel et al[61] showed that blood flow to the retina was found to be reduced after effective photocoagulation, which was seen as a correction to hemodynamic autoregulation.
Through two different processes, hypertension is considered to speed up the development of DR. First, endothelial dysfunction is caused by mechanical strain and shear stress that elevate blood pressure, increase retinal perfusion, and increase blood viscosity placed on endothelial cells. Second, the pathophysiology of DR is separately linked to the endocrine system that regulates blood pressure[59].
Effective management of systemic risk factors is essential, but hyperglycemia (indicated by HbA1c levels) may contribute to approximately 10% of the risk for DR. Hypertension and dyslipidemia together may account for less than 10% of the risk, as seen in certain population-based studies[62,63]. This evidence implies that other, yet-to-be-identified factors, play a significant role in the initiation and progression of DR.
Subclinical inflammation and leukostasis: Many studies have documented that subclinical inflammation plays a key role in the development of DR[64]. While AGEs, oxidative stress, hypertension, and hyperglycemia are contributors to inflammation, further propagation of these pathways is caused by the inflammatory response itself, via various signaling responses involving VEGF, RAGE expression, nitric oxide, CRP, ICAM-1, and NF-B. Endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) causes the formation of new, fragile blood vessels and an increase in their permeability due to VEGF, which induces ICAM-1 and eNOS expression.
Leukostasis causes capillary blockage, ROS-mediated cell death, and an intense local inflammatory response in the retinal tissue. It is a significant event in the pathophysiology of DR. It is widely known that individuals with DR have significantly higher levels of soluble and cell surface adhesion molecule activation, systemic production of proinflammatory cytokines, and chemokine expression in the retina[64,65]. Numerous clinical investigations show a correlation between the development of DR and an increase in serum proinflammatory cytokines, adhesion molecules, and immune cell activation. The connection between leukocytes and endothelial cells is improved by endothelial dysfunction, elevated levels of proinflammatory cytokines, and adhesion molecules. This was further supported by research showing that leukocyte entrapment in retinal capillaries in experimental models was significantly decreased when adhesion molecules were knocked off.
Recent research has demonstrated that variations in the expression of carbohydrate chains on leukocyte surfaces trigger their activation, rolling and adherence to the vascular endothelial cells. In diabetic individuals, UDP-GlcNAc: Galβ1-3GalNAcβ-R-β-1-6-N-acetylglucosaminyltransferase (C2GNT) has increased activity. The enhanced O-glycosylation-type alterations on the leukocyte’s surface carbohydrate chains caused by this hyperglycemia and the TNF-α induced enzyme result in increased leukocyte dysfunction and leukostasis. The severity and development of DR and neuropathy have both been linked to the enzyme activity[50].
The pathophysiology of DR is also hypothesized to involve inflammatory factors at a local level, such as the triggering of microglia, macrophages, and other immune cells. The pathophysiology of DR has been linked to higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines, ROS, growth factors, matrix metalloproteinases, and nitric oxide, produced more often when microglia are activated in the diabetic retina. The anti-inflammatory antibiotic minocycline stops microglial activation and halts DR progression.
Growth factors: VEGF, insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), PEDF, basic fibroblast growth factor, angiopoietin (Ang)-1 and -2, stromal-derived factor-1, epidermal growth factor, transforming growth factor-beta 2, platelet-derived growth factors, and erythropoietin, are some of the growth factors that have been attributed to the development and progression of DR[66].
Most human tissues manufacture insulin-like growth factors (IGFs), and elevated levels of IGF-1 are found in the vitreous and serum of individuals with diabetes. IGF’s specific significance in the development of DR is not yet clear. IGFs appear to function both systemically and directly inside target tissues, according to mounting data. Additionally, much research points to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) as the regulator of IGF action in neovascularization[67].
VEGF is the growth factor that has been the focus of most studies on DR. It increases vascular permeability in the ischemic retina, stimulates angiogenesis, breaks down the blood-retinal barrier, and causes endothelial cell proliferation and neovascularization. The activation of two membrane-bound tyrosine kinase receptors is the mechanism through which VEGF exerts its cellular effects. Two possible signaling routes, a calcium influx channel or a mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway, may be activated by the binding of VEGF to the membrane-bound receptors. The blood-retinal barrier degradation and vascular leakage that VEGF has been linked to occur via both mechanisms. The angiogenic function of VEGF in the retina is assumed to be a result of an interaction with angiotensin II. Leukocyte adherence to retinal endothelial cells has been linked to VEGF, and this is thought to happen when nitric oxide synthase and intracellular adhesion molecule-1 are induced[68].
Malfunction of insulin signaling in DR: Cellular absorption of fatty acids, carbohydrates, and proteins is heavily influenced by the presence of insulin. Insulin shows an inverse interaction with glucagon for the regulation of glucose, and these interactions are regulated by the signal transduction pathway[69]. In the presence of abnormalities in coagulation or insufficiency in insulin, this mechanism gets disrupted. Research that utilized exsanguinated animals proposed that there was a decrease in the rate of transport of insulin, along with alterations in the physiological functions of glial, neuronal, and vascular cells of the retina[69,70]. Current studies have discovered that insulin receptor activation in microvasculature shows a multitude of effects, such as an overlap of the insulin receptor, insulin receptor substrate-1, phosphatidylinositol3-kinase, and phosphotyrosine in neuronal cells of rats[69,71,72]. Different IR subsets signal differently[73]. Another study on hyperglycemic rats showed increased insulin receptor levels in retinal cells[74]. There is evidence of a link between insulin levels and retinopathy; however, more research is needed to understand the underlying mechanism fully.
Retinal neurodegeneration: The progression of DR begins with retinal neurodegeneration. Growing data suggests that retinal neurodegeneration may have a distinct pathogenesis apart from DR. Loss of ganglion cells and a decrease in retinal thickness were seen in a mouse model of diabetes before the development of microvascular changes. Patients with diabetes who had either no DR or early DR (microaneurysms) had inner retinal thinning. To develop possible therapeutic targets for DR early intervention, more research into the molecular pathways of retinal neurodegeneration is needed[75].
Retinal neurovascular unit pathology, or DR, describes the interdependent interaction and functional linkage between neuroglia, neurons, and retinal vasculature that controls the retina’s normal function[76]. Retinal capillaries consist of endothelial cells and pericytes and are closely linked with glial end feet, neural processes, and microglia. Retinal arterioles have smooth muscle cells in their vessel wall with marked pericyte coverage, depending on the order and size of the vessel. Pericytes respond dynamically to different vascular and neuronal (neural as well as glial) stimuli[77]. The responses can be visualized as “neurovascular coupling,” which occurs in large and small vessels to adjust blood flow to attain the metabolic demands of the retina. Its dysregulation in DR is evidenced by abnormal retinal vascular response to diffuse illuminance flicker. This also occurs due to unusual endothelial-glia interactions, resulting in attenuated vascular dilatory responses that may have a prognostic value in early DR[77-79]. The concept of DR as a disorder involving both nerves and vessels together widens the potential therapeutic strategies for DR due to the multitude of cell-types that can be modulated by innovative therapies.
The details of the ETDRS classification are shown in Table 2.
Category | Features | Follow-up periods |
No DR | No findings | 12 months |
Very mild NPDR | Microaneurysms only | Most of the patients in 12 months |
Mild NPDR | Any or all of: Microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages, exudates, cotton wool spots | 6-12 months, depending on the severity of signs, stability, systemic factors, and patient’s personal circumstances |
Moderate NPDR | Severe retinal hemorrhages in 1-3 quadrants or mild IRMA; Significant venous beading in no more than one quadrant; Cotton wool spots | Approximately 6 months (PDR in up to 26%, high-risk PDR in up to 8% within a year) |
Severe NPDR | The 4-2-1 rule; Severe retinal hemorrhages in all four quadrants; Significant venous beading in ≥ 2 quadrants; Moderate IRMA in > 1 quadrant | 4 months (PDR in up to 50%, High-risk PDR in up to 15% within a year) |
Very severe NPDR | ≥ 2 of the criteria for severe | 2-3 months (high-risk PDR in up to 45% within a year) |
High-risk PDR | NVD > 1/3rd disc area; Any NVD with vitreous/Pre-retinal hemorrhage; NVE > 1/2 disc area with vitreous/pre-retinal hemorrhage | Laser photocoagulation Intravitreal Anti-VEGF agents Intravitreal Triamcinolone Pars Plana Vitrectomy; Lipid-lowering drugs |
Advanced diabetic eye disease | Pre-retinal (retro hyaloid) and/or intragel hemorrhage; Tractional retinal detachment Tractional retinoschisis Rubeosis Iridis (Iris Neovascularization) | Pars plana vitrectomy |
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a non-invasive, non-contact transpupillary imaging technique that has set the precedent for the onset of a new era in ophthalmic clinical practice in terms of ocular imaging, by producing histologically analogous images of the macula. OCT thereby allows objective evaluation of macular thickness and evaluation of the vitreomacular interface (Figures 5A-C). Various OCT patterns of structural macular changes linked with diabetic macular edema (DME) are shown in Table 3.
Classification features |
Large cystoid spaces |
Serous detachment of the retina |
Tractional detachment of the fovea or vitreomacular traction |
Taut posterior hyaloid membrane |
Diffuse retinal thickening |
Cystoid macular edema with posterior hyaloidal traction serous retinal detachment Tractional retinal detachment |
To simplify the classification of DR, several faculties discussed and introduced the International Clinical Disease Severity Scale for DR[80]. This severity scale for the disease is founded on the interpretations presented by the WESDR and the ETDRS (Figures 6A and B). The details of the International Clinical Diabetic Retinopathy Disease Severity Scale classification are shown in Table 4.
Disease | |
Concerning diabetic retinopathy | |
No apparent retinopathy | No findings |
Mild NPDR | Only microaneurysms |
Moderate NPDR | More microaneurysms and less than severe disease |
Severe NPDR | No signs of PDR; Intraretinal hemorrhages in all four quadrants; Venous beading in ≥ 2 quadrants; Prominent IRMA ≥ 1 quadrant |
PDR | Neovascularization; Vitreous or subhyaloid hemorrhage Figure 6 (Fundus picture showing PDR) |
Concerning DME | |
DME apparently absent | No retinal thickening and hard exudates at the posterior |
DME apparently present | Apparent retinal thickening and hard exudates present at the posterior pole. Furthermore, it can be classified into three subtypes based on the area of thickening and hard exudates in the center of the Fovea |
Mild DME | The retinal thickening or hard exudates are located farther away from the center of the fovea |
Moderate DME | Retinal thickening or hard exudates are near the center of the macula but not involving the fovea |
Severe DME | Hard exudate and thickening present in the center of the fovea |
The ETDRS formulated that certain fundus changes in diabetes are discernible on fluorescein angiograms (FA) rather than colored fundus photographs. Hence, FA-based classification was also proposed, including stereoscopic FA of two 30° fields along the horizontal meridian, ranging from 25° nasal to the optic disc to 20° temporal to the macula. In the early-mid phase of the FA, the foveal avascular zone, loss of capillary flow, dilation of capillaries, arteriolar abnormalities, and RPE abnormalities were assessed. Fluorescein leakage, fluorescein leakage source, and cystoid changes were analyzed during the late FA phase[81]. This fluorescein angiographic classification scheme is time consuming, complex, and best-suited for the research setting, not for regular clinical use.
In 1968, a group of faculties met in Airlie House, Virginia, to discuss the known factors about DR at that time. After the symposium, a standardized classification system for DR was developed. This system underwent modifications and was utilized in the Diabetic Retinopathy Study[82]; it was later adapted for use in the ETDRS. The modified Airlie House Classification of DR is based on the grading of stereo images across seven fields. It categorizes DR into 13 detailed levels, from level 10 (no retinopathy present) to level 85 (vitreous hemorrhage or retinal detachment involving macula)[83]. Although highly valuable for research purposes, its complexity makes it impractical for routine clinical use. As a result, most ophthalmologists do not employ this classification in their everyday practice.
Ocular treatment protocols for DR comprise of laser photocoagulation, intravitreal anti-VEGF and steroidal injections, and vitreoretinal surgery. Recent therapeutics emphasize treatment of advanced diseases such as PDR or DME.
For PDR, pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) is the first-line treatment (Figure 6C). Laser burns to the peripheral retina can induce recession of neovessels, and the ability of PRP to reduce occurrence of severe vision loss in cases of PDR was confirmed in a DR study[79]. Complications reported in post-PRP eyes include peripheral visual field loss, delayed dark adaptation, and atrophic creep over extended follow-up periods. To solve those issues, the pattern scan laser was used and the pain, time, expansion of the coagulation, nerve fiber layer loss, and inflammatory cytokines significantly reduced[84]. The ETDRS eventually told that less aggressive focal or grid laser treatment given to the macula decreases the rate of moderate visual impairment in eyes with DME by 50% over 3 years[85]. Recently, sub-threshold diode laser micropulse photocoagulation, invisible retinal phototherapy, has been used to treat parafoveal edema mild macular edema, including that of the fovea, owing to its capacity to apply energy to the retinal pigment epithelium to stimulate it without triggering cell death[86].
In this modern era, three clinical sittings of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections enhance visual gains in eyes with DME[87-89]. A recent comparative efficacy study of the most advised anti-VEGF injections showed that aflibercept, bevacizumab, and ranibizumab were all effective in visual improvement[90,91]. However, treatment with aflibercept provided better visual gains as compared with bevacizumab and ranibizumab where initial visual acuity was poorer. Steroid intravitreal injections against VEGF are the first-line treatment for most eyes with centrally involved DME, and they can also be beneficial in treating DME[92,93]. However, intravitreal steroid usage is limited because of ocular side effects, such as cataracts and glaucoma.
In eyes with PDR, anti-VEGF medication has been strongly recommended as a means of regressing retinal neovascula
Steroid treatment is considered in the case of diffuse macular edema because of its anti-inflammatory effect downregulating the proinflammatory and pro-angiogenic mediators implicated in the progression of DME. Topical corticosteroids are preferable for DME rather than systemic administration as it has multiple side effects. The various routes of administration of corticosteroids include intravitreal injection, sub-Tenon injection, and dexamethasone intravitreal implant (Ozurdex; Abbvie, Chicago, IL, United States). Intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (IVTA) has been used to treat DME for decades with substantial improvements in macular thickness and visual acuity[95]. Sub-Tenon triamcinolone acetonide injection (STTA) is also preferred to treat DME patients, though it has some controversial results[96]. The Ozurdex implant has become an alternative to IVTA and STTA because it provides a sustained-release formulation for dexamethasone required for adequate treatment and prevention of PDR recurrences[97].
Vitreoretinal surgery is used for non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage in PDR and tractional retinal bands[98]. In cases where there is an epiretinal membrane or some component of vitreoretinal traction causing retinal thickening, pars plana vitrectomy with or without peeling of the internal limiting membrane is done to treat associated DME. Though retinal thickening often improves after vitrectomy for DME, with results showing approximately a third of patients experiencing significant visual improvement, the visual outcomes may not be optimal, as evidenced by 20%–30% of patients who have significant loss of vision following this intervention.
Although current therapies are effective at preventing vision loss and often yield favorable visual outcomes for patients with both PDR and DME, there remain unmet treatment needs. Approximately 40%–50% of eyes with DME do not fully respond to anti-VEGF therapy, highlighting the need for new, advanced treatments. Moreover, for both PDR and DME, there is a need for non-invasive, non-destructive, and longer-lasting treatment options.
Strict control of hyperglycemia and associated comorbidities are the first step. If macular edema worsens after PRP with moderate vision reduction, other modalities of treatment may be needed.
It is common to see raised intraocular pressure after intravitreal injections in the initial phase. This usually reduces within 3-6 h. One tablet of acetazolamide 250 mg stat may be used after the procedure. Follow-up is essential the next day, after which they are planned as needed. Further management is decided based on OCT done at every follow-up, whether repeat injections, and/or laser or surgery would be needed.
While there have been substantial developments in management protocols for DR, additional approaches are warranted because recent therapies exclusively target advanced DR. Anti-VEGF injection is only partially effective against DME, and the identification of additional, VEGF-independent pathogenic molecules in this scenario is important, as it may lead to new treatments that aid better preservation of vision[99]. Broadening treatments beyond direct suppression of pathologic vascular changes may have more benefits. Recognizing DR as a disease of the neurovascular unit highlights the need to expand therapeutic targets. Broadening the focus beyond just vascular leakage and neovascularization to include neuroprotection and intraretinal revascularization would set ambitious goals for DR treatment. The idea that epigenetic modifications related to metabolic memory play a role in DR is another pathogenic process deserving of therapeutic focus[100]. Topical drug formulations capable of penetrating the retina could reduce systemic side effects and enable patients to self-administer treatments over extended periods. These novel therapeutic approaches demonstrate promising advancements. Future strategies hold the potential to significantly revolutionize the management of DR with even more innovative solutions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming popular in diagnosing fundus images using the basic convolutional neural network, as it is more sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of DR in comparison with human capabilities. Studies have also reported that AI systems can perform automated grading of DR.
IDxDR is the first United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved commercially available DR detection and referral system. This system uses lesion-based grading with a sensitivity of approximately 80%, but with a specificity of less than 90%[101]. Although it is an effective tool, it remains less popular because of the high cost and bulky size.
Morya et al[101] have shown that the first smartphone-based online annotation tool for DR and common retinal disorders is very effective for faster and more accurate image labeling, using AI-based deep learning (DL) for DR (Figure 7). The DL algorithm creates a binary classification system for diabetic retinopathy referrals based on whether a patient’s retinal image indicates the presence of referable DR. A team of 32 retinal specialists, eight IIT engineers, and supporting staff used the tool for over 200,000 images. This tool was flexible and portable with accurate grader variability in concurrence with image annotation[101,102].
Sosale et al[102] created and investigated Remidio Medios, an offline AI. This algorithm was developed to operate offline due to restricted internet access and demands considerable computational capabilities, unlike cloud-based AI systems commonly used in developing nations. Fundus can be imaged using a handheld camera (Remidio Non-Mydriatic Fundus on Phone) and the image directly processed on a smartphone graphics processing unit, with 86% specificity and 98% sensitivity.
Retmarker can decrease the workload of humans grading pictures by 48%[103]. Rather than visiting specialized hospitals, these systems enable diabetic participants to obtain fundus pictures or OCT images at nearby basic healthcare clinics. These images can then be used for direct grading, providing recommendations for follow-up or referral. This approach enhances convenience and efficiency for diabetic patients undergoing fundus screening, substantially reducing the workload of ophthalmologists. As a result, it can greatly enhance compliance with fundus screening among diabetic patients[102].
Significant research has been devoted to identifying the pathogenic pathways involved in the initiation and progression of DR. A notable emerging perspective highlights the paramount value of autogenous protective mechanisms against DR[104,105]. In a study, nearly 40% of participants with confirmed diabetes decades before strict glycemic control became standard of care, had no or only mild DR[106]. Additionally, in studies involving groups with shorter durations of diabetes, the severity of DR has not been correlated with either current or historical HbA1c levels. This suggests that some individuals possess endogenous protective factors that prevent the progression to advanced DR. Understanding these mechanisms could pave the way for innovative strategies to prevent the initiation and progression of diabetic ocular disease.
Patients with DM show a domino-like cascade of development and progression of DR. As it is a microvascular disease, there are multiple variables involved with intricate correlation. According to several experimental and clinical findings, inflammation and retinal neurodegeneration may be regarded as separate pathogenic pathways in DR. Some individuals may develop DME, while others may progress toward PDR. The development of medications targeting molecules in those pathologic pathways may provide new therapeutic treatments. New approaches should embrace a comprehensive understanding of the impact of diabetes impact on the fundus, allowing for treatments tailored to distinct disease phenotypes. This holds promise for achieving successful clinical outcomes for all patients. A deeper insight into patient variability and its influence on clinical phenotypes will strengthen efforts toward more precise and effective management of DR.
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