What is diabetic retinopathy?

By: ICMO

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye complication of diabetes caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina. Symptoms to watch out for Diabetic retinopathy may not show symptoms early on, but as it progresses, vision problems can develop such as:  

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Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc 20371611

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