Publications by authors named "Gabriela Vasileva"
Diagnostics (Basel)
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant cause of vision loss in working-age individuals, particularly in Bulgaria, where a study aimed to assess its prevalence among diabetic patients.
- The study examined nearly 600 diabetic patients in Varna from January 2022 to January 2023, finding that 39.9% had some form of DR, with higher rates in Type 1 diabetes patients and those on insulin treatment.
- The results highlight the urgent need for a national screening program to address DR, leveraging technology to improve early detection and treatment, especially in rural areas.
