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Comparison of a normal retina with a retina showing damaged small blood vessels, small bleeds and leakage in diabetic retinopathy.
Medical illustration · Bo Dòkter Enlarge image (new tab)

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Diabetic retinopathy

A detail of the retina shows how small blood vessels can become damaged in diabetes.