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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Retinal Disorders
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.Â
Guest: Brittni A. Scruggs, M.D., Ph.D.Â
There are a variety of eye disorders which involve the retina, and they all have the potential to cause significant vision loss or blindness if not detected early. Two of the most common retinal disorders we see in primary care include diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Since most health conditions affecting the retina are asymptomatic early in their course making patient screening and risk factor management an important task for primary care clinicians. Appropriate referrals to an ophthalmologist can result in effective...