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Glossary

Retina: Light sensitive membrane at the back of the eye. Light is focused onto this membrane and the retina then transmits this information to the brain as impulses which the brain interprets as sight.

Macula: The area of the retina that allows fine details to be observed at the centre of vision.

Retinal detachment: Retina separates from the underlying layer.

Diabetic retinopathy: Disease of the small blood vessels in the retina in diabetes that may cause deterioration of eyesight.

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