1. Diabeticretinopathy Diabeticretinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina. The retina is the layer of tissue at the back of the inner eye. It changes light and images that enter the eye into nerve signals that are sent to the brain. Healthline.com (OMS Preferred Provider)
2. Retinopathies : Diabeticretinopathy Diabeticretinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in the United States for people between 20 and 74 years of age. Risk factors for diabeticretinopathy include hypertension, elevated HgA1C (a hemoglobin test ), a history of... Healthline.com (OMS Preferred Provider)
3. How Often Should Diabetics Be Screened For DiabeticRetinopathy? - ABC News Answer: So for adults, who mostly have what we call Type 2 diabetes, screening should take place once a year. For children, most of whom have Type 1 diabetes, the screening should start somewhere around puberty because people don't usually develop... abcnews.go.com
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