Retinopathy is one of the most devastating complications of diabetes. It happens when the blood vessels start to leak fluid into the retina and the retina (the back of the eye) does not work properly. It can get swollen or develop traction from fibrovascular tissue forming in the back of the eye. Retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness.
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