Diabetic retinopathy.

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Diabetic retinopathy. J Perioper Pract. 2008 May;18(5):205-10 Authors: Studholme S The focus of this article is to discuss the care given to an elderly lady, Mrs Pitt, (a pseudonym) who is suffering from Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and attending our Out Patient Department (OPD). It will start with a brief description of diabetes and the associated complications, and then give a more in-depth description of DR and the relevant anatomy and physiology. It will then give details of Mrs Pitt's history and her current care and treatment. All information will be supported by current, relevant literature. PMID: 18578359 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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