tommyk
04-03-2004, 11:52 PM
T or F: Diabetes mellitus is the most common cause of blindness in the U.S. today.
Secondary: What key finding differentiates diabetic retinopathy vs. hypertensive retinopathy? MOA?
A1) True
A2) MICROANEURYSMS are common with diabetic retinopathy. They form because of osmotic injury to the pericytes circling the retinal vessels.
Secondary: What key finding differentiates diabetic retinopathy vs. hypertensive retinopathy? MOA?
A1) True
A2) MICROANEURYSMS are common with diabetic retinopathy. They form because of osmotic injury to the pericytes circling the retinal vessels.