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당뇨병성 망막병증

Also known as diabetic eye disease, retinal abnormality - diabetes-related, diabetes mellitus insulin dependent type, not stated as uncontrolled, with ophthalmic manifestations, diabetes mellitus juvenile type, not stated as uncontrolled, with ophthalmic manifestations,

Key facts

Other names: Diabetic eye disease
Pronunciation: ˌrɛtɪnˈɑpəθi
Specialty: Ophthalmology , optometry
Symptoms: Often asymptomatic, but can cause spots in the eye and vision loss.
Complications: Vitreous hemorrhage , Retinal detachment , Glaucoma , Blindness
Duration: Lifelong
Causes: Long-term poor control of diabetes mellitus
Risk factors: Diabetes , poor control of blood sugar, smoking, inflammation
Diagnostic method: Eye examination
Treatment: Laser coagulation , Vitrectomy
Medication: Anti-VEGF Injection
Frequency: Nearly all patients with type 1 diabetes and >60% of patients with type 2 diabetes