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How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed?

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How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed?

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The best way to diagnose diabetic retinopathy in the eye is through a full dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Manvi Maker about how diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed.

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