Diabetic retinopathy
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A complication of diabetes that occurs when the small blood vessels in the retina are damaged. It can impair vision or even lead to blindness.
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Blood vesselsHollow tubes that transport blood throughout the body; includes arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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DiabetesA condition caused by high levels of glucose (a form of sugar) in the blood. The amount of glucose in your blood is controlled by a hormone called insulin. See also Diabatetes…
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RetinaThe innermost layer of the eye, which converts light energy to electrical energy and sends visual images to the brain via the optic nerve.