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ReviewCureus2024

Insights Into Visual Rehabilitation: Pan-Retinal Photocoagulation for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy.

Meghavi Pandya, Shashank Banait, Sachin Daigavane

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Meghavi PandyaOphthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Shashank BanaitOphthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Sachin DaigavaneOphthalmology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review comprehensively explores pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) as a pivotal intervention in visually rehabilitating individuals afflicted with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). The review begins by elucidating the significance of PDR within the spectrum of diabetic retinopathy (DR), emphasizing the progressive nature of the disease and the consequential impact on visual health. A detailed analysis of PRP follows, encompassing its definition, purpose, and historical development, shedding light on the procedural intricacies and mechanisms of action. The postoperative care and follow-up section underscores the necessity of vigilant monitoring for complications, visual recovery, and the importance of regular ophthalmic check-ups. The subsequent discussion delves into patient education and counseling, stressing the need to manage expectations, encourage lifestyle modifications, and highlight the significance of follow-up appointments. The review concludes with insights into future directions, including advancements in laser technology and emerging therapies, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of DR management. By addressing ongoing challenges and embracing innovative approaches, this review provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare practitioners who visually rehabilitate individuals struggling with PDR.

Indexed as

diabetic retinopathy managementlaser technologypan retinal photocoagulationpatient educationproliferative diabetic retinopathyvisual rehabilitation

Identifiers

PMID38496130
PMCPMC10944551

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