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Diabetic Retinopathy

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http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/diabetic/retinopathy.asp  

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National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This article provides general information about diabetic retinopathy, the most common diabetic eye disease and a leading cause of blindness in American adults. If you have diabetes, learn what you can do to protect your vision.

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