Types of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is classified into two types: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) is the early stage of the disease in which symptoms will be mild or nonexistent. In NPDR, the blood vessels in the retina are weakened. ... Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) is the more advanced form of the disease.
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This video explains the types of diabetic retinopathy. It describes non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy as the early stage, in which symptoms are mild or nonexistent and the blood vessels in the retina are weakened, and proliferative diabetic retinopathy as the more advanced form of the disease.
Key points
- Diabetic retinopathy is classified into two types
- Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the early stage of the disease
- In NPDR, symptoms are mild or nonexistent and retinal blood vessels are weakened
- Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the more advanced form
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This video presents “Types of diabetic retinopathy” — Diabetic retinopathy is classified into two types: Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) is the early stage of the disease in which symptoms will be mild or nonexistent. In NPDR, the blood vessels in the retina are weakened. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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