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Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

Description

In nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, findings on fundusography include microaneurysms, small dilations in blood vessels; retinal hemorrhages in the form of spots or dots; hard exudates, which are accumulations of lipids and proteins; and areas of retinal thickening due to fluid buildup (macular edema). These changes are indicative of vascular damage caused by diabetes and can be monitored by regular fundus examinations to assess disease progression.

Comments

Since the patient had been diabetic for more than 15 years, a complete examination was performed, including an angiography to rule out areas of ischemia.

Indication

We present a 64-year-old woman referred for screening for diabetic retinopathy.