ANALYSIS OF RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CATARACTS IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETES

• Autor(a) principal: Zanella, José Henrique Furquim
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Campigotto, Roberto Spadoni, Sousa, Breno Magalhães, Martins, Felipe Miranda dos Santos, Braga, Gabriel de Almeida
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/653
• topic: Catarata. Diabetes Mellitus. Fatores de Risco

  This study carried out an integrative review of the literature with the objective of analyzing the risk factors associated with the development of cataracts in patients with diabetes mellitus. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of preventable blindness worldwide, and their prevalence is significantly higher in individuals with diabetes. The methodology involved a systematic search for studies in the main academic databases, considering inclusion criteria related to specific risk factors in patients with diabetes. Factors such as age, duration of diabetes, glycemic control, presence of microvascular complications and genetics were analyzed. Final considerations highlight the complexity of this relationship between diabetes and cataracts, with multiple risk factors interacting to increase susceptibility to the disease. Understanding these factors is essential for the prevention, early diagnosis and adequate treatment of cataracts in diabetic patients. This highlights the importance of multidisciplinary approaches and targeted prevention strategies to mitigate the impact of cataracts in this high-risk population.