The extent of diabetic retinopathy noted with the ophthalmoscope was graded as 1 when only microaneurysms were seen, 2 with microaneurysm as well as hemorrhages ("dot and blot") and exudates ...

Fundus photography involves taking a photo of the back of the eye to detect signs of diabetic retinopathy. It is also possible to capture an image of the retina using a smartphone. Diabetic ...

Early poliferative diabetic retinopathy Neovascularization of the disc or elsewhere, which does not meet the high-risk characteristics High-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy Moderate or ...

Geriatrics and Aging. 2008;11(6):333-341. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is clinically characterized by the growth of new blood vessels that arise from the optic disc and/or retina and ...

As a retina specialist, one of the most important aspects of eye care I focus on is the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. This condition is a leading cause of blindness in adults, yet ...