Npdr (non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy)

Clinical Description

This is the early stage of DR characterised by the presence of haemorrhages and microaneurysms on the retina. The retinal blood vessels may leak resulting in intraretinal fluid accumulation and leakage of exudates. When this happens in the macula, it is called macular oedema, and this is the most common reason why people with diabetes lose their vision. Retinal microvascular obstruction in the macula may also occur resulting in macular ischemia