Diabetic Retinopathy Fundoscopy Findings
The central retinal area can develop abnormal findings in diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy causes macular edema a condition in which the blood vessels of the retina develop leaks and blood along with fluid and fatty substances pour into the retina. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Pdr Traction Retinal Prevention of blindness due to diabetic retinopathy requires information on the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in the general population identifying the high risk groups amongst diabetics using cost effective screening methods such as ophthalmoscopy or fundus photography. Diabetic retinopathy fundoscopy findings . An ophthalmoscopic view of the retina showing advanced signs of diabetic retinopathy including two pale cotton wool spots. Features of diabetic retinopathy can include microaneurysms intraretinal hemorrhage exudates cotton wool spots macular edema macular ischemia neovascularization vitreous hemorrhage and traction retinal detachment. Central retinal vein occ...