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there is a need for regular screening check-up schedule of retinopathy with a
properly trained ophthalmologist and control the important risk factors to
prevent diabetic retinopathy or to prolong or to maintain or retain in their
same stage of DR or to escape from the vision loss.

Acknowledgment: Authors are very much thankful to the Medical Director,
HOD and the study participants.

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