Monday, March 10, 2008

HOMOCYSTEINE AND DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA

EJO - European Journal of Ophthalmology:

According to this study:


"Mild to moderate elevation of homocysteine may explain the role of vascular dysregulation and endothelial dysfunction in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Hyperhomocysteinemia may be one of the crucial risk factors for development of macular edema"

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