A member asked:

How many different people in the united states suffer from diabetic retinopathy?

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Dr. Harit Bhatt answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Prevalent: Very prevalent. Some reports have stated that diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in persons aged 25-74 years old in the us.

Answered 1/18/2014

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