CHANGES IN THE OPTIC NERVE IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND THEIR DIAGNOSTIC SIGNIFICANCE

Abduxalilov Abbosxon Baxodir ugli, Kasimov Ahmad Kamoldinovich

Authors

Abduxalilov Abbosxon Baxodir ugli, Kasimov Ahmad Kamoldinovich Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

diabetic retinopathy, optic nerve, retinal nerve fiber layer, optical coherence tomography, diabetes mellitus, neuropathy.

Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus, affecting the retina and leading to progressive visual impairment and blindness. Recent studies have highlighted that, in addition to retinal vascular changes, the optic nerve is also structurally and functionally affected in diabetic retinopathy. This article analyzes the morphological and physiological alterations of the optic nerve in diabetic patients, discusses their diagnostic value, and evaluates the role of modern imaging technologies in early detection.

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