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Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. Learn what you can do to catch it early.

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that happens when diabetes damages blood vessels in the rear of the eye, in the retina. It can lead to vision loss or even blindness. However, a treatment called laser photocoagulation may help slow or stop the disease.

You have diabetic retinopathy. This condition happens when diabetes harms blood vessels in the back of the eye. It can cause cloudy eyesight and other problems. But surgery called vitrectomy may help you see more clearly.

Your child has been diagnosed with neurogenic bladder. This is a problem with the nerves that carry signals to and from your child's bladder. It can lead to trouble with holding or releasing urine. Neurogenic bladder can be managed.

You've been told your child has an elimination dysfunction. Children often develop this problem during or after they are potty-trained. Your child's healthcare provider will talk to you about options for treatment.

This sheet describes common tests done to diagnose urinary problems. Your child's healthcare provider will tell you which tests your child needs.

Your child is having surgery on his or her bladder. You may feel scared for your child and have many questions. This is normal. Learn what to expect with the surgery and discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your child's healthcare provider.

Your healthcare provider has suggested laparoscopic urologic surgery for your child. This is to help diagnose or treat a problem in the urinary tract. Learn more about this type of surgery, and what to expect before, during, and after this procedure.

Children with urinary tract problems may require clean intermittent catheterization (CIC). This is the temporary placement of a tube (catheter) to help drain the bladder. A parent or another adult does CIC until the child learns how to do it. Children as young as 5 years old can do their own CICs.