Slit-lamp exam
Slit-lamp exam


Diabetic retinopathy

Alternative Names:

Retinopathy - diabetic



Prevention:
Adequate control of diabetes and control of high blood pressure, if present, will slow the progression of retinopathy.


Review Date: 12/22/2002
Reviewed By: Raymond S. Douglas M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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