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Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines – ICO PAAO 2016 [Spanish]

Diabetic Retinopathy Guidelines – ICO PAAO 2016 [Spanish]
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La prevalencia de la diabetes está aumentando debido a la mayor sobrevida y el cambio en el estilo de vida de la población, llegando incluso a más del 10% en algunos países. Después de 20 años, el 90% de los casos de diabetes tipo 1 y el 60% del tipo 2, tendrían alguna forma de retinopatía y de ellas, el 5% requerirá de tratamiento para evitar una ceguera irreversible.

The prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to longer survival and the change in the lifestyle of the population, surpassing more than 10% in some countries. After 20 years, 90% of cases of Type 1 diabetes and 60% of Type 2 have some form of retinopathy and of these, 5% will require treatment to prevent irreversible blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is the third leading cause of irreversible blindness in the world, but the first in people of working age (16-64 years) in developing countries, generating huge economic losses.