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Diabetic retinopathy
A complication of diabetes that affects the eyes.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging always required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
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Diabetes-Related Retinopathy: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes
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Mar 22, 2021 · Diabetes-related retinopathy is an eye disease that affects the retina. Anyone with diabetes can develop this condition.