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Advances in screening and diabetic eye disease detection

Ocular Surgery News U.S. Edition, published cover story – “Advances in imaging technologies improve screening, detection of diabetic eye disease” on August 25, 2014.

An extract from the story reads…

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Do you have Diabetic Eye Disease ?

What is Diabetic Retinopathy ?

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a cause of blindness in Australia and worldwide. It results from damage to the fine blood vessels behind the eyes as a result of the diabetes. Bleeding or haemorrhage occurs when the new weakened blood vessels form and cannot sustain normal flow. Fluid can leak into the macular area which is responsible for clear, central sight. This in turn causes swelling or cystoid macular oedema (CMO). A healthy macula and retina are both vital for good vision.

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