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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for severe vision loss from diabetic retinopathy?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for severe vision loss from diabetic retinopathy?
- Presence of moderate neovascularization (NV > standard photograph 10A)
- Presence of new vessels on or near the disc (NVD)
- Presence of pre-retinal hemorrhage (correct)
- Presence of new vessels elsewhere (NVE)
What is the initial treatment of choice for central-involved macular edema with vision impairment?
What is the initial treatment of choice for central-involved macular edema with vision impairment?
- Cryotherapy
- Vitrectomy
- Anti-VEGF therapy (correct)
- Focal laser treatment
Which type of neovascularization is typically first observed at the pupillary margin?
Which type of neovascularization is typically first observed at the pupillary margin?
- Neovascularization of the iris (NVI) (correct)
- Neovascularization on or near the disc
- Neovascularization elsewhere (NVE)
- Neovascularization of the disc (NVD)
How soon should a retinal consult be obtained for non-high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)?
How soon should a retinal consult be obtained for non-high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)?
In patients with asymmetric IOP's, what is critical to consider?
In patients with asymmetric IOP's, what is critical to consider?
What finding characterizes High Risk PDR?
What finding characterizes High Risk PDR?
What is the risk of progression to PDR for patients with Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
What is the risk of progression to PDR for patients with Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Which retinal finding is indicative of retinal ischemia and obstruction of axoplasmic flow?
Which retinal finding is indicative of retinal ischemia and obstruction of axoplasmic flow?
What characterizes Venous beading and Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities (IRMA) in Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
What characterizes Venous beading and Intraretinal Microvascular Abnormalities (IRMA) in Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
In which stage of diabetic retinopathy do patients exhibit microaneurysms and hemorrhages greater than depicted in ETDRS standard photograph 2A?
In which stage of diabetic retinopathy do patients exhibit microaneurysms and hemorrhages greater than depicted in ETDRS standard photograph 2A?
What is the key differential diagnosis for Intra-retinal Microvascular Abnormalities (IRMA)?
What is the key differential diagnosis for Intra-retinal Microvascular Abnormalities (IRMA)?
What signifies the presence of Soft Exudates in Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
What signifies the presence of Soft Exudates in Moderate Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
In the 4-2-1 Rule for diagnosing Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, what is considered a criterion?
In the 4-2-1 Rule for diagnosing Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, what is considered a criterion?
What is the recommended follow-up period for a patient with Moderate NonProliferative Diabetic Retinopathy without central involved macular edema?
What is the recommended follow-up period for a patient with Moderate NonProliferative Diabetic Retinopathy without central involved macular edema?
What condition warrants an earlier follow-up, typically within 2-3 months, even without central involved macular edema?
What condition warrants an earlier follow-up, typically within 2-3 months, even without central involved macular edema?
What is the risk of progression to Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) for patients with Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
What is the risk of progression to Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) for patients with Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
Based on the study mentioned, when did retinal surgeons traditionally consider performing Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP) for diabetic retinopathy?
Based on the study mentioned, when did retinal surgeons traditionally consider performing Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP) for diabetic retinopathy?
What characterizes Very/Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
What characterizes Very/Severe Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy?
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