A 41-year-old member asked:
Is there any bdifference between diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Yes: There is some overlap but diabetes is more likely, and causes more damage.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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