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Diabetic Retinopathy
Frequently Asked Questions
14. Are scatter laser treatment and
vitrectomy effective in treating proliferative
retinopathy?
Yes. Both treatments are very effective in reducing vision loss.
People with proliferative retinopathy have less than a 10 percent
chance of becoming blind within five years when they get timely and
appropriate treatment. Although both treatments have high success
rates, they do not cure diabetic retinopathy. (Answer
continues on next page.)
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