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Diabetic retinopathy quiz - Answers

Photo 1. Moderate non-proliferative retinopathy, and maculopathy with exudates close to fovea. Should be referred for treatment of maculopathy.

Photo 2. Severe NPDR and maculopathy. Should be referred for treatment of maculopathy and watched closely for development of new vessels.

Photo 3. Mild non-proliferative retinopathy; picture shows microaneurysms only. Should be examined again in 12 months.

Photo 4. Proliferative diabetic retinopathy; picture shows disc new vessels. Requires urgent referral for pan-retinal laser.