Are there common symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?

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Are there common symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, talks about what symptoms you may experience with Diabetic Retinopathy (problems with the back of the eye). He explains some symptoms which may happen suddenly but that it is a usually a gradual process which needs monitoring with regular checkups.

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