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Minor non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy

At the early stage of minor non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, there may be minor local oedema in capillaries and minor haemorrhage in the retina.

In the image, mild background retinopathy: microaneurysms.

Microaneurysms or tiny bulges in the walls of minor capillaries appear as tiny dots posteriorly scattered in the retina, which are also visible in fundus photography. If only microaneurysms are detected in the fundus, it is a case of minor non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Vision is not at risk at this juncture, and there is not yet any need for fundus treatment. Instead, it is important to improve your sugar balance and maintain a good blood pressure.

The best way to remedy individual microaneurysms is to correct your blood sugar balance.

Updated 30.9.2023