Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	118724
Country	China

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Beyond retinal lesions: Social support provides critical protection from psychological distress in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Bin Lin, Wei Liang, Meng Xu and Dong-Kan Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Fujian Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China 2024J011323
Corresponding Author	Dong-Kan Li, MD, Ophthalmology, Xiamen Eye Center and Eye Institute of Xiamen University, No.336 Xiahe Road, Xiamen, China, 361000, Xiamen 361000, Fujian Province, China. xmecldk@163.com
Key Words	Diabetic retinopathy; Social support; Psychological distress; Biopsychosocial model; Diabetic retinopathy screening
Core Tip	Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is closely linked to psychological distress, with social support acting as a key protective factor. This study proposes targeted strategies—including standardized assessments, stratified support systems, and enhanced perceived support—to integrate psychosocial care into DR management, highlighting the value of a biopsychosocial model for improving patient outcomes.
Citation	Lin B, Liang W, Xu M, Li DK. Beyond retinal lesions: Social support provides critical protection from psychological distress in patients with diabetic retinopathy. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-12 02:42
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-12 02:42
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-01-19 07:47
Return for Revision	2026-01-19 07:47
Revised	2026-01-27 04:17
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-05 02:47
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-05 04:39
Articles in Press	2026-02-05 04:39
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