Diabetic Retinopathy in Older Adults Quiz
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What is the cause of Diabetic retinopathy?

  • Genetic predisposition to retinal damage
  • Excessive exposure to sunlight
  • Inadequate intake of vitamin A
  • High blood sugar levels damaging the retina (correct)

What percentage of patients with diabetes mellitus have signs of Diabetic retinopathy?

  • Three-quarters
  • Two-thirds
  • One-half
  • One-third (correct)

What are the two stages of Diabetic retinopathy based on the presence of retinal neovascularization?

  • Acute and chronic DR
  • Nonproliferative DR (NPDR) and proliferative DR (PDR) (correct)
  • Mild and severe DR
  • Early and late-stage DR

What is the potential consequence of untreated Diabetic retinopathy?

<p>Severe vision damage potentially leading to blindness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of Diabetic retinopathy?

<p>Vision-threatening retinopathy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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