Microaneurysms are tiny areas of swelling in the eye's blood vessels. They can be a clue to worsening diabetic retinopathy and may indicate that treatment is needed to help prevent vision loss.

What are microaneurysms and how do they relate to diabetic retinopathy? Read on to learn more, including why they occur in those with DR.

Diabetic retinopathy has four stages based on how the blood vessels in the retina are affected. Learn more about what each stage means here.

Microaneurysms key in detecting diabetic retinopathy Close examination of microaneurysms can reveal important information about retinal disease.

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults. You can prevent this eye condition by carefully managing your diabetes treatment.

The extent of diabetic retinopathy noted with the ophthalmoscope was graded as 1 when only microaneurysms were seen, 2 with microaneurysm as well as hemorrhages ("dot and blot") and exudates ...

If you have diabetes, you may get a condition called diabetic retinopathy. It’s the most common cause of vision loss among people with diabetes. WebMD explains the stages of this disease and how ...

A 69-year-old woman was referred to the retina service for abnormal posterior segment findings.The patient’s medical history ...

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the earliest stage of this diabetes-related eye complication. You may not experience symptoms, and treatments may not be needed.

Diabetes-related retinopathy is an eye condition that can lead to vision loss. Learn about stages of diabetic eye disease, how to treat it, and how to avoid vision loss or blindness.