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	Diabetic retinopathy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Diabetic retinopathy is retinopathy (damage to the retina) caused by complications of diabetes mellitus, which could eventually lead to blindness.
		Still, the best way of addressing diabetic retinopathy is to monitor it vigilantly and ensure that it does not happen in the first place by careful blood glucose control and limitation of dietary fructose.
		In treating advanced diabetic retinopathy, the burns are used to destroy the abnormal blood vessels that form at the back of the eye.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diabetic_retinopathy (1659 words)

	Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust : Diabetic Retinopathy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetes is a common disease and has important implications for the short term and long term health of sufferers.
		Diabetic retinopathy is one of the commonest causes of blindness in the UK in people between the ages of 30-65, and 12% of people who are registered blind and partially sighted each year have diabetic eye disease.
		Diabetes can also affect other organs, and the presence and severity of retinopathy may be an indicator of increased risk of other complications of diabetes such as ischaemic heart disease, kidney disease, or diabetic neuropathy (which contributes to male impotence, and diabetic foot disease).
	www.moorfields.org.uk /EyeHealth/DiabeticRetinopathy (342 words)

	Diabetic retinopathy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among working-age Americans.
		Although diabetic retinopathy is frequently seen in both types of diabetes, patients with IDDM are at greater risk for this complication.
		The main indications for vitrectomy in diabetic retinopathy are persistent vitreous hemorrhage and tractional retinal detachment secondary to proliferative disease.
	www.vrmny.com /diabetic.htm (1206 words)

	children with DIABETES - Diabetes Dictionary: D
		A disease of the pituitary gland or kidney, not diabetes mellitus.
		Diabetes insipidus is often called "water diabetes" to set it apart from "sugar diabetes." The cause and treatment are not the same as for diabetes mellitus.
		Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make use of the glucose in the blood for energy because either the pancreas is not able to make enough insulin or the insulin that is available is not effective.
	www.childrenwithdiabetes.com /dictionary/d.htm (1690 words)

	Diabetic Retin
		Diabetes mellitus is a condition that can have an effect on the small blood vessels of the body.
		Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the walls of the normally present retinal blood vessels.
		The incidence of diabetic retinopathy goes up after 10 years of diabetes, and the frequency of examination will be determined by your eye specialist.
	centralfloridaretina.com /diabetic_retin.htm (991 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy - causes and treatments (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin or the body is unable to process it properly.
		Patients with diabetes are more likely to develop eye problems such as cataracts and glaucoma, but the disease’s affect on the retina is the main threat to vision.
		Diabetic retinopathy is treated in many ways depending on the stage of the disease and the specific problem that requires attention.
	www.theretinasource.com /conditions/diabetic_retinopathy.htm (740 words)

	Eye Conditions > Diabetic Retinopathy -- EyeMDLink.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of acquired blindness among Americans under the age of 65.
		The condition is characterized by the development of neovascularization (new, abnormal vessel growth) on or adjacent to the optic nerve and vitreous or pre-retinal hemorrhage (hemorrhage in the vitreous humor or in front of the retina).
		PDR usually occurs in eyes with advanced background diabetic retinopathy and is thought to be secondary to ischemia (lack of oxygen or blood flow) of the retina.
	www.eyemdlink.com /Condition.asp?ConditionID=3 (902 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy : What you should know [NEI Health Information]
		This booklet is for people with diabetic retinopathy and their families and friends.
		Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness.
		During pregnancy, diabetic retinopathy may be a problem for women with diabetes.
	www.nei.nih.gov /health/diabetic/retinopathy.asp (2468 words)

	DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
		Diabetes is a disease of the entire body which is characterized by abnormalities of blood sugar control.
		Children with diabetes are for the most part, type I diabetics, which means they are dependent on insulin for control of their blood sugars.
		Diabetics have a 25 x higher risk of becoming blind compared to non-diabetics because of diabetic retinopathy.
	www.eyephysicians.com /retin.htm (478 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		The risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases with the age of the diabetic person and the duration of the disease.
		It is estimated that 90% of diabetics may experience some form of diabetic retinopathy over the course of their life.
		Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus which causes abnormalities in the tiny blood vessels nourishing the retina.
	www.apagrafix.com /patiented/DiabeticRetinopathy/diabeticretinopathy.HTM (1036 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina and can result in blindness.
		Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major complications of diabetes, along with neuropathy and nephropathy.
		There are known ways for diabetic people to reduce their chance of developing diabetic retinopathy and to slow down progression of the disease.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /healthinfo/d/retinopathy.htm (1714 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		The affect of diabetic retinopathy on vision varies widely, depending on the stage of the disease.
		The diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy is made following a detailed examination of the retina with an ophthalmoscope.
		Vitrectomy is another surgery commonly needed for diabetic patients who suffer a vitreous hemorrhage (bleeding in the gel-like substance that fills the center of the eye).
	www.stlukeseye.com /Conditions/DiabeticRetinopathy.asp (767 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		The quality of diabetic control may alter, but does not stop the downhill course of D.R. The condition was unknown 50 years back, when most diabetic patients used to die before the diabetic retinopathy could cause blindness.
		Therefore, till the exact cause of diabetic retinopathy is known - so that the process can be prevented or even reversed (which unfortunately remains a distant dream)- the only alternative left is to try to ensure useful vision for as long as possible, preferably as long as the person lives.
		Diabetic retinopathy is an expression to describe a series of dangerous changes in the retina which ultimately lead to gross visual loss or total permanent blindness.
	www.patnaikb.com /daibetic_retinopathy.htm (2521 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetic retinopathy
		Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the eye's retina caused by long-term diabetes.
		Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina, the light-sensitive outer layer of the eye.
		Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the early stage of the disease and is less severe.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/001212.htm (618 words)

	Diabetic retinopathy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		If diabetes is well controlled in its early years, the onset of retinopathy is delayed, and its severity is reduced; ocular complications occur about 20 years after the onset, even when it is well controlled.
		In juvenile diabetes, severe retinopathy develops within 20 years in 60%-70% of the cases, even when the diabetes is well controlled.
		Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of visual impairment.
	www.tsbvi.edu /Education/anomalies/diabetic_retinopathy.htm (374 words)

	Complete Guide to Diabetic Retinopathy - AllAboutVision.com
		Generally, diabetics don't develop diabetic retinopathy until they have had diabetes for at least 10 years, but it is not wise to wait that long to have an eye exam.
		Study results announced in late 2005 demonstrated that low doses of aspirin given to diabetic rats helped reduce swelling and breakdown of tiny blood vessels in the inner back of the eye (retina), a condition associated with diabetic retinopathy.
		Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser photocoagulation to seal off leaking blood vessels and destroy new growth.
	www.allaboutvision.com /conditions/diabetic.htm (1593 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as complications.
		Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease in persons with diabetes.
		Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults.
	medicalcenter.osu.edu /patientcare/healthinformation/diseasesandconditions/eyecare/disorders/diabetic (680 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetic Retinopathy is yet another problem faced with those people who have diabetes.
		As diabetic retinopathy becomes more severe, new blood vessels begin to form on the retina that could break and cause severe vision loss.
		Diabetic Retinopathy has no early warning signs because vision loss is not noticed until damage has occurred.
	www.eyecaresource.com /diseases/diabetic-retinopathy (581 words)

	THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 8, Ch. 99, Retinal Disorders
		The degree of retinopathy is highly correlated with the duration of the diabetes.
		Nonproliferative retinopathy (formerly known as background retinopathy) is characterized by increased capillary permeability, microaneurysms, hemorrhages, exudates, and edema.
		The first signs of diabetic retinopathy are often venous dilation and small red dots seen ophthalmoscopically in the posterior retinal pole.
	www.merck.com /mrkshared/mmanual/section8/chapter99/99a.jsp (942 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		Population studies have shown that diabetic eye disease, known as diabetic retinopathy, eventually develops in 70 to 100% of people with type 1 diabetes, otherwise known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.
		The first observable sign of retinopathy is microaneurysm formation, small outpouchings of retinal capillaries which are thought to be caused by local blockage of blood flow.
		In addition to the routine laser and vitrectomy treatment of diabetic retinopathy, the selection of an ophthalmologist who also recognizes the importance of blood sugar control, normalizing blood pressure, and aggressive obliteration of chronic infection is a significant advantage.
	www.schepens.com /Diabeticretopathy.htm (1675 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		Regular eye examinations are especially important for people who have had diabetes 5 years or longer, for those who have difficulty controlling the level of sugar in their blood, and for diabetic women who are pregnant.
		Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially serious eye disease caused by diabetes.
		Diabetic retinopathy begins with a slight deterioration in the small blood vessels of the retina.
	www.hoptechno.com /book45.htm (1367 words)

	Community Services for the Blind and Partially Sighted (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
		Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina, and one of the four leading causes of severe vision impairment in older Americans.
		If diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed, the eye care physician can monitor the condition, and begin treatment when necessary.
		When proliferative diabetic retinopathy is advanced, a vitrectomy may be recommended, removing the vitreous and replacing it with a clear solution.
	www.csbps.com /publicinfo/diabet.shtml (629 words)

	NAVH-Diabetic Retinopathy
		Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness in the United States among working-age adults.
		Retinopathy literally means "damage to the retina." There are actually two types of retinopathy that can occur if you have diabetes.
		If you have diabetes, early diagnosis of retinopathy is also the best way to insure effective treatment for you and to lessen the possibility of losing your vision.
	www.navh.org /diabret.html (610 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		Diabetes mellitus is a condition and not a disease.
		Diabetic macular edema refers to the condition where blood vessels tend to leak because the walls have become weakened.
		Because the effect of diabetes upon the eyes occurs without warning, it is important for diabetics to have a thorough eye examination on a routine basis.
	www.steen-hall.com /retinop.html (751 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy
		Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States for patients age 20 to 74.
		Diabetics often experience fluctuations in their vision related to changes in nearsightedness or farsightedness caused by ups and downs in their blood sugar.
		Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the most visually threatening and dangerous condition a diabetic may have to deal with.
	www.lowvision.org /diabetic_retinopathy.htm (866 words)

	VOIC
		Diabetic retinopathy, the disease that damages retinal blood vessels in the eyes of many diabetic patients, is the leading cause of blindness among working age adults in America.
		The number of American diabetics may double in the next two decades, and one of every four children born after 2000 may develop diabetes in their lifetime.
		Many diabetic patients have 20/20 vision and are unaware of the microscopic changes and damage their retinas have already sustained.
	www.retinopathyscreening.org (316 words)

	Diabetic Retinopathy - MEDSTUDENTS-OPHTHALMOLOGY
		The effects of diabetes on the retina are reflected in progressive stages that are defined by ophtalmoscopic criteria.
		The prevalence of diabetic macular edema is strongly related to the duration of diabetes.
		The ophtalmoscopic changes of proliferative diabetic retinopathy are new retinal blood vessels, or neovascularization, sometimes leading to vitreous hemorrhage and fibrous proliferation.
	www.medstudents.com.br /oftal/oftal5.htm (768 words)

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