13th August 2020

A 58-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes presents for his annual diabetic eye check

A 58-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes presents for his annual diabetic eye check. The last retinal examination revealed flame haemorrhages and hard exudates. His diabetic control has been poor since diagnosis. The last HbA1c was 90. Fundoscopy reveals hard exudates, and cotton wool spots bilaterally, with a large blot haemorrhage on the left. What is the most likely diagnosis?

For the patient above, please select the most appropriate diagnosis. Select ONE option from the list above.