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Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes Complication

Overview

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by diabetes-related microvascular changes.

Symptoms

  • Blurred vision
  • Floaters
  • Dark spots
  • Vision loss

Diagnosis

  • Fundus exam
  • OCT
  • Fluorescein angiography
  • HbA1c control

Treatments

  • Glycemic control
  • Anti-VEGF (ranibizumab)
  • Laser photocoagulation
  • Vitrectomy

Risk Factors

⚠️Poor glycemic control
⚠️Duration of diabetes
⚠️Hypertension
⚠️Nephropathy

Key Facts

  • ℹ️Leading cause of blindness in working-age adults
  • ℹ️Screening annual

ICD-10: H36.0 | Prevalence: yaygın

Last updated: 11/9/2025

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