Dot hemorrhage

White arrow points to a dot hemorrhage in a dibetic patient. Credit: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Dot hemorrhages are dark red round spots of hemorrhage seen on fundoscopic exam.

External links

• Diabetic Retinopathy Resource Guide from the National Eye Institute (NEI).
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse

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