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title: "Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Stages, Diagnosis, Treatment"
description: "Diabetic retinopathy damages the retina’s tiny blood vessels from high blood sugar, threatening vision over time—get clear next steps and labs."
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# Diabetic Retinopathy: Symptoms, Stages, Diagnosis, Treatment

> Diabetic retinopathy damages the retina’s tiny blood vessels from high blood sugar, threatening vision over time—get clear next steps and labs.

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