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My dad is diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. he didn't say any details, but i'm so scared. is he going to be blind? he is 65.
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Treatable : Diabetic retinopathy has to be followed over time by an ophthalmologist it is a treatable condition and does not necessarily mean that your father will go completely blind good luck.
Answered 4/24/2014
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