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Diabetic Retinopathy

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Diabetic Retinopathy Home Care: Warning Signs

Notify your doctor if you have diabetic retinopathy and any of the following:

New loss of vision
Sudden change in vision

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Last Updated: Nov 5, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Diabetic Retinopathy References:

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Olson DE, Norris SL. Diabetes in older adults. Overview of AGS guidelines for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in geriatric populations. Geriatrics. 2004 Apr;59(4):18-24.
Sinclair SH, Malamut R, Delvecchio C, Li W. Diabetic retinopathy: treating systemic conditions aggressively can save sight. Cleve Clin J Med. 2005 May;72(5):447-54.