Diabetic retinopathy: A complication of diabetes where the microvasculature of the eye is effected resulting in sight loss. See free access online books about Diabetic retinopathy below. See detailed information below for a list of 9 causes of Diabetic retinopathy, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Diabetic retinopathy.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
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causes of Diabetic retinopathy as a symptom include:
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causes of Diabetic retinopathy
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This disorder can result from diabetes. It happens when small blood vessels stop feeding the retina properly. In the early stages, the blood vessels may leak fluid, which distorts sight. In the later stages, new vessels may grow and send blood into the center of the eye, causing serious vision loss. In most cases, laser treatment can prevent blindness. It is very important that people with diabetes have an eye exam through dilated pupils every year. (Source: excerpt from Aging and Your Eyes - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
This disorder can result from diabetes. It happens when small blood vessels stop feeding the retina properly. In the early stages, the blood vessels may leak fluid, which distorts sight. In the later stages, new vessels may grow and send blood into the center of the eye, causing serious vision loss. In most cases, laser treatment can prevent blindness. It is very important that people with diabetes have an eye exam through dilated pupils every year. (Source: excerpt from Aging and Your Eyes - Age Page - Health Information: NIA)
Retinal changes occurring in diabetes mellitus, marked by microaneurysms, exudates, and hemorrhages, and sometimes by neovascularization.
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Retinal changes occurring in diabetes mellitus, marked by microaneurysms, exudates, and hemorrhages, and sometimes by neovascularization.
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The list below shows some of the causes of Diabetic retinopathy mentioned in various sources:
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This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Diabetic retinopathy. Of the 9 causes of Diabetic retinopathy that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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The following list of conditions have 'Diabetic retinopathy' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Diabetic retinopathy:
Retina symptoms (170 causes), Diabetes-like symptoms (183 causes), Eye symptoms (4112 causes), Pancreas symptoms (212 causes)
Symptoms related to Diabetic retinopathy:
Retinopathy (17 causes), Retinal symptoms, Diabetes (183 causes), Excessive alcohol, High cholesterol (22 causes), Pregnancy (316 causes), Diabetes mellitus type 1, Diabetes mellitus type 2
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