Chamikaover 6 years ago

Retinopathy

Different stages of diabetic retinopathy 1. Non proliferative retinopathy -Dots (Micro-aneyurisms) -Blots (Small intraretinal hemorrhages) -Hard Exudates (Lipid Exudates) -Macula edema 2.Pre-proliferative retinopathy -Cotton wool spots (fluffy white opaque areas result from retinal ischemia) -Intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (i.e. AV crossings) -Venous changes (i.e Atriovenous fistulas) 3.Proliferative retinopathy -Revascularization (New vessels at the disc - NVD & New vessels elsewhere - NVE)