Euretina Lecture focuses on global challenges of diabetic retinopathy

Tien Y. Wong
VIENNA — Diabetic retinopathy is a global disease, and it seems appropriate for a global conference such as Euretina to pay special attention to this emerging epidemic. With this statement, Tien Y. Wong, MD, PhD, introduced the Euretina Lecture at the 2018 meeting.
Diabetes has grown dramatically worldwide to become a global epidemic. By 2030, an expected 400 million people will have diabetes. In countries that were traditionally not affected, such as India and China, and areas in Africa and South America, prevalence has leapt to record (Read more...)

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