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Diabetic Retinopathy

What?

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition among diabetics where the blood vessels at the back of the eye become weak and burst. However, it is possible that the patient does not notice the first stages because it does not initially affect vision.

Normal Retina Diabetic Retina
A picture of a normal retina A picture of a diabetic retina
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