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When a girl has diabetic retinopathy, what are the effects?

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Wide variety: Check out http://www.2020vision.Com/diabetes.Html for a full discussion. We worry most about diabetic retinopathy, where swelling or abnormal blood vessel growth can cause a wide range of problems and vision damage. Prevention is the key, tight sugar control and regular eye exams. Laser treatment can prevent severe vision loss.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. B.Gabriel Smolarz answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Blindness: Whether male or female, diabetic retinopathy, nerve damage to the retina, nerve of the eye, can lead to vision loss and blindness.

Answered 6/29/2013

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Blurred vision: Diabetic retinopathy can lead to swelling in the retina that can blurr your vision, it can lead to bleeding which can also do the same thing. If severe enough, blindness can result.

Answered 8/28/2013

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