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What is the cause of Diabetic retinopathy?
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?
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?
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?
What is the potential consequence of untreated Diabetic retinopathy?
What is the primary complication of Diabetic retinopathy?
What is the primary complication of Diabetic retinopathy?