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Diabetic Retinopathy – Normal Features : Racial Pigmentation

This image shows increased pigmentation of the retina which is a normal finding in Asian and West Indian races. This reflects increased amounts of choroidal and retinal melanin.

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Above and below the optic disc, and following an arc along the pathway of the retinal vessels, are areas where the retina appears pale. This is a nerve fibre reflex (light reflection) and is a normal variant.

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Diabetic Retinopathy Menu

Introduction
  • Aims and Audience
  • How Images Work
Normal Features
  • General
  • Racial Pigmentation
  • Localised Pigmentation
  • Drusen
  • Myelination
Features of Diabetes
  • Microaneurysms
  • Intraretinal Haemorrhages
  • Hard Exudates
  • Cotton-wool Spots
  • Venous Abnormalities
  • IRMAs
  • Neovascularisation
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Vitreous Haemorrhage
  • Sub-hyaloid Haemorrhage
Classification
  • Background
  • Pre-proliferative
  • Proliferative
Screening
  • Screening
Treatment
  • Treatment

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