Table 1: Classification and treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Rate of progression
to PDR in 1 year
9
Treatment
9
Non-proliferative (NPDR)
Mild
4%
Observe
Moderate
12 - 27%
Observe
Severe
52%
Consider laser
Very severe
75%
Consider laser
Proliferative (PDR)
Laser or surgery
Diabetic macular oedema
Macular laser