How many diabetics develop diabetic retinopathy?

Out of the 25 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, about half will develop diabetic retinopathy, explains Mark Blumenkranz, MD, an ophthalmologist. In this video, learn more about the statistics of diabetic retinopathy.

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