One of the common complications of diabetes mellitus is retinopathy which is the leading cause of blindness in the adult population of the working-age group, affecting 93 million adults worldwide (American Academy of Opthalmology, 2021). Diabetic retinopathy is a microvascular disorder, and chronic hyperglycemia and oxidative stress are implicated in its pathophysiology. The characteristic clinical findings on fundus examination include microaneurysms, hemorrhages, exudates, and intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (IRMA). Diabetic retinopathy is further classified based on these findings, and the treatment regimen follows the clinical classification of the condition.
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