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1
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How does hyperglycaemia cause retinopathy in uncontrolled diabetes?

A

Glycosylation of basement membrane

Loss of pericytes (muscle cells which hold endothelium together)

Microaneurysm - LEAKAGE and ISCHAEMIA

2
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Why do people with diabetic retinopathy lose their vision?

A

Retinal oedema over fovea

Vitreous haemorrhage

Retinal detachment

3
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How is diabetic retinopathy managed?

A

Manage condition - blood pressure, glycaemic control

Laser therapy - panretinal photocoagulation, sacrifices peripheral retina to stop new blood vessel formation

Anti-VEGF injections