Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes changes to the blood vessels in the part of your eye called the retina. That's the lining at the back of your eye that changes light into images.

If you have diabetes, prediabetes, or gestational diabetes (diabetes that occurs during pregnancy), keep your eye on a potential complication that can compromise eyesight. Diabetic retinopathy (DR), ...

By actively leading awareness on diabetic retinopathy, Barraquer aims to shift the conversation from reaction to prevention.

Regular eye exams are important in detecting early signs of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss. Since diabetic retinopathy doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages, diagnostic testing can ...

Share on Pinterest A study finds 1 in 4 people with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy. Azman Jaka/Getty Images A new study finds a quarter of people with diabetes have retinopathy. Diabetic ...

The prevalence of vision-threatening retinopathy in people with diabetes has increased exponentially in the past decade, most acutely among younger adults and Hispanic and Black populations, an ...

Recent reports suggest diabetic retinopathy is more common in younger people than previously thought, leading to a call for more frequent screening for this condition and more attention to follow-up ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. About 7% of youths with type 2 diabetes have diabetic ...

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Significant gaps exist in HCPs' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding DR screening, particularly among non-ophthalmic professionals. Inadequate training, lack of screening tools, and high ...

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes, which manifests as a potentially severe eye disease that can lead to permanent vision loss if not properly managed. Related: What does an A1C ...

Many people with diabetes have the earliest stage of diabetic retinopathy, called mild nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), without even knowing it, according to the American Academy of ...