Occipital blood ‐brain barrier permeability is an independent predictor of visual outcome in type 2 diabetes, irrespective of the retinal barrier: A longitudinal study

We report for the first time that occipital BBB permeability is an independent predictor of visual acuity at baseline, as well as at 12 and 24 months, in type 2 diabetics with established BRB leakage. Our results suggest that occipital BBB permeability might be an independent biomarker for visual impairment in patients with established BRB leakage.

Source: Journal of Neuroendocrinology - January 23, 2018 Category: Endocrinology Authors: S. I. Abuhaiba, M. Cordeiro, A. Amorim, Â. Cruz, B. Quendera, C. Ferreira, L. Ribeiro, R. Bernardes, M. Castelo‐Branco Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research