Diabetic retinopathy is a staged disease, i.e. it progresses through various recognizable stages. Before the retinopathy becomes visible, subtle changes take place, all of which can be identified. This book examines all of these stages: top quality clinical photographs illustrate the various states of disease and help to guide the clinician in making the prognosis. This is helpful in a primary care context where fundus signs can be used to determine the urgency of review or referral; as well as in secondary care with regard to treatment by macular laser, panretinal laser or vitrectomy. Paul van Bijsterveld has assembled a superb team of international contributors and communicators who use their personal experience to teach the reader the basics as well as the latest developments in diagnosis and treatment.