Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Definition

Advanced retinopathy due to diabetes mellitus characterized by the formation of new vessels in the retina. The new vessels are abnormal and fragile. If hemorrhage occurs due to the vascular fragility, there is increased risk of vision loss or blindness.

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Camera-type eye Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Camera-type eye Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Cardiovascular system Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Retina Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Retina Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0