Diabetic Retinopathy

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Diabetes retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in diabetics due to poorly controlled blood sugars. Diabetic retinopathy causes swelling of the retina and mild to moderate blurring of vision. Dietary or insulin treatment does not necessarily stop progression.

Top Resources on Diabetic Retinopathy

National Eye Institute: Diabetic Retinopathy
Mayo Clinic: Diabetic Retinopathy
Wikipedia: Diabetic Retinopathy
A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Diabetic Retinopathy
StLukes Eye: Diabetic Retinopathy
EyeMD Link: Diabetic Retinopathy
Healthwise (via WebMD): Diabetic Retinopathy
MedTerms (via MedicineNet): Definition of Diabetic Retinopathy
American Optometric Association: Diabetic Retinopathy
John Hopkins Medicine: Diabetic Retinopathy

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Contributor: Elisa Carter
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Last update: Aug. 26, 2008

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