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Is diabetic retinopathy reversible?
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No: Diabetic retinopathy may be prevented by good blood sugar control ( HGB A1c of <7.0) and may be treated with laser photo coagulation or anti-vegf( vascular endothelial growth factor) injections if it is detected early enough but although the changes may be stabilized and neovascularization may involute the retinopathy is not reversible.
Answered 4/8/2019
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Somewhat: Early changes can be reversible if good blood sugar control is attained. Some changes are permanent though.
Answered 2/23/2020
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