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Ischemic Diabetic Retinopathy May Protect Against Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract: Patient Characteristics
| Reason for surgery | Patients | Surgical eyes | DM | Ischemia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proliferative diabetic retinopathy | 14 | 14 | 14 | Yes |
| Macular hole | 17 | 20 | 5 | No |
| Retinal detachment | 3 | 3 | 0 | No |
| Premacular fibrosis | 12 | 12 | 3 | No |
| Vitreous opacity | 3 | 3 | 1 | No |
| Total | 49 | 52 | 23 |
DM=diabetes mellitus
