Diabetes mellitus is one of our century's most common general health problems. By determining multiple systemic complications, this disease alters diabetic patient’s quality of life, while also increasing the mortality rate. One of the most frequent and life-impacting complications is represented by diabetic macular edema and diabetic retinopathy, as they determine visual impairment and increase the risk of blindness. This review aims to evaluate the most important risk factors associated with the development of these pathologies
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