Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	119201
DOI	10.5498/wjp.119201
Country	India

Category	Ophthalmology
Manuscript Type	Opinion Review
Article Title	Seeing beyond the retina: Psychological distress and the protective role of social support in diabetic retinopathy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Riya Karmakar, Aditya Kandalkar, Mahendra Gawali and Arvind Mukundan
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Arvind Mukundan, Associate Professor, Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, Senior Researcher, Department of Computer Science Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology, Sanjivani University, Sanjivani Factory, Singnapur, Kopargaon 423603, Mahārāshtra, India. arvindmukund96@gmail.com
Key Words	Diabetic retinopathy; Psychological distress; Depression; Anxiety; Quality of life; Social support; Artificial intelligence; Teleophthalmology; Mental health; Diabetic eye disease
Core Tip	Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is becoming acknowledged as both an ocular and psychological condition. In addition to visual impairment, DR is significantly linked to depression, anxiety, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life. Social support, resilience, and psychological adaptability can profoundly impact emotional well-being and treatment compliance, while innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, teleophthalmology, and predictive retinal analytics are transforming DR screening and therapy. The incorporation of psychosocial treatment, mental health evaluation, and AI-enhanced multidisciplinary strategies may enhance visual and psychological results in individuals with DR.
Citation	Karmakar R, Kandalkar A, Gawali M, Mukundan A. Seeing beyond the retina: Psychological distress and the protective role of social support in diabetic retinopathy. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5498/wjp.119201
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Received	2026-01-21 02:03
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-21 02:30
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 08:59
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 08:59
Revised	2026-02-10 12:58
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-08 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-08 10:16
Articles in Press	2026-06-08 10:16
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