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===Cotton Wool Spots=== | ===Cotton Wool Spots=== | ||
[[Image:Proliferative retinopathy.JPG|thumb|left|An ophthalmoscopic view of the retina showing advanced signs of diabetic retinopathy including two pale cotton wool spots.]] | [[Image:Proliferative retinopathy.JPG|thumb|left|An ophthalmoscopic view of the retina showing advanced signs of diabetic retinopathy including two pale cotton wool spots.]] | ||
[[Cotton wool spots]] are an abnormal finding on [[fundoscope|fundoscopic]] exam of the [[retina]]. They appear as puffy white patches on the [[retina]]. They are caused by damage to nerve fibers. The nerve fibers are damaged by swelling in the surface layer of the retina. The cause of this swelling is due to the reduced [[axonal]] transport (and hence backlog of intracellular products) within the nerves because of the ischaemia. | [[Cotton wool spots]] are an abnormal finding on [[fundoscope|fundoscopic]] exam of the [[retina]]. They appear as puffy white patches on the [[retina]]. They are caused by damage to nerve fibers. The nerve fibers are damaged by swelling in the surface layer of the retina. The cause of this swelling is due to the reduced [[axonal]] transport (and hence backlog of intracellular products) within the nerves because of the ischaemia. | ||
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===Flame Hemorrhages=== | ===Flame Hemorrhages=== | ||
[[Image:Flame-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|A dark red flame hemorrhage in the retina of a diabetic is shown at the arrow: Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination. Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure. | [[Image:Flame-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|A dark red flame hemorrhage in the retina of a diabetic is shown at the arrow: Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination. Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure.<br clear="left"/> | ||
===Dot Hemorrhages=== | ===Dot Hemorrhages=== | ||
[[image:Dot-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|White arrow points to a dot hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] | [[image:Dot-hemorrhage.jpg|thumb|left|White arrow points to a dot hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] | ||
Dot hemorrhages are dark red round spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Dot hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is deep within the retina. | Dot hemorrhages are dark red round spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Dot hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is deep within the retina.<br clear="left"/> | ||
===Boat Hemorrhages=== | ===Boat Hemorrhages=== | ||
[[Image:Boat-hemorrhage.jpg|left|thumb|White arrow points to a boat hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] | [[Image:Boat-hemorrhage.jpg|left|thumb|White arrow points to a boat hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center]] | ||
[[Boat hemorrhages]] are rectangular dark red spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Boat hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is at the interface between the [[retina]] and the [[vitreous humor]]. The contents that leak out are under such high-pressure that they break through the internal liminiting membrane of the retina. | [[Boat hemorrhages]] are rectangular dark red spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Boat hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is at the interface between the [[retina]] and the [[vitreous humor]]. The contents that leak out are under such high-pressure that they break through the internal liminiting membrane of the retina.<br clear="left"/> | ||
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Overview
On fundoscopic exam, diabetic retinopathy is characterized by cotton wool spots, flame hemorrhages, dot-blot hemorrhages and boat hemorrhages.
Physical Examination
- Visual acuity test: This eye chart test measures how well you see at various distances.
- Dilated eye exam: Drops are placed in your eyes to widen, or dilate, the pupils. Your eye care professional uses a special magnifying lens to examine your retina and optic nerve for signs of damage and other eye problems. After the exam, your close-up vision may remain blurred for several hours.
Ophthalmoscopic findings
Cotton Wool Spots
Cotton wool spots are an abnormal finding on fundoscopic exam of the retina. They appear as puffy white patches on the retina. They are caused by damage to nerve fibers. The nerve fibers are damaged by swelling in the surface layer of the retina. The cause of this swelling is due to the reduced axonal transport (and hence backlog of intracellular products) within the nerves because of the ischaemia.
Flame Hemorrhages
Flame hemorrhages are flame shaped hemorrhages located in the superficial nerve fiber layer of the retina that appear dark dark red on fundoscopic examination. Flame hemorrhages are caused by leakage from arterioles due to ischemic damage or from veins that are ischemic or in under high pressure.
Dot Hemorrhages
Dot hemorrhages are dark red round spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Dot hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is deep within the retina.
Boat Hemorrhages
Boat hemorrhages are rectangular dark red spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam. They are frequently observed in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Boat hemorrhages are due to either capillary or venular leak. The site of hemorrhage is at the interface between the retina and the vitreous humor. The contents that leak out are under such high-pressure that they break through the internal liminiting membrane of the retina.