What Exercises Are Okay With Diabetic Retinopathy?
Prevention
Retinopathy of prematurity - The first line of defense is regular prenatal care to prevent premature birth and complications during childbirth. Premature and low-birth-weight infants should be screened for retinopathy of prematurity if they are born at less than 36 weeks of gestation or weigh less than 4 pounds 6 ounces (2,000 grams) at birth. Because retinopathy of prematurity can be caused by or get worse from not having enough oxygen after birth or having too much, oxygen levels...
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Diabetic retinopathy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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