Diabetic Retinopathy Management: Preparing Patients

Consider these patient scripts on in-office treatments before their visit with a retinal specialist.

By: Hamza Shah OD, MS

Optometric Management May 1, 2025 Vol 60(4), Issue May 2025

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Hamza Shah

Specialties: Optometry; diabetic retinopathy management

Bio: Hamza Shah, OD, MS, is an optometrist who writes on diabetic retinopathy management and patient education in eye care. In Optometric Management, he has discussed how optometrists can prepare patients with diabetic retinopathy for treatment conversations with retinal specialists. His published clinical writing addresses counseling patients about in-office ophthalmic treatments for diabetic retinopathy, including intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, laser photocoagulation, and combined treatment approaches.

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