Diabetic retinopathy may induce visual impairment. We evaluated vision-related quality-of-life in patients with retinopathy and visual acuity <5/10 in the better eye using the 25-item National Eye
These data suggest that laser treatment is experienced as an event that causes anxiety. Preoperative education and counselling may help to reduce fear and patients' avoidance of treatment.
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