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Diabetic retinopathy

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Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the retina, the thin tissue that lines the back of the eye. The condition is a complication of diabetes. It is related to high blood sugar levels, which interfere with oxygen delivery to the cells in the retina.

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Last Updated: 08/09/2007