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What is the ""least invasive"" or the ""first considered"" ""first line"" of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? amkng eye injections and laser and photocoagulation and panretinal photocoagulation and panretinal coagulation?
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Diabetic tetinopathy: The type of treatment performed is determined by the retinal findings. Your ophthalmologist will review what will be necessary and you can discuss invasive nature of the treatment.
Answered 11/20/2020
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