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Diabetes and hypertension are the two most common diseases that cause these spots, and the best treatment would be to treat the underlying disease[1]

  1. ^ Terelak-Borys, Barbara; Skonieczna, Katarzyna; Grabska-Liberek, Iwona (2012). "Ocular ischemic syndrome – a systematic review". Medical Science Monitor. 18 (8): RA138–RA144. doi:10.12659/MSM.883260. ISSN 1234-1010. PMC 3560693. PMID 22847215.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: PMC format (link)

Replaced medical jargon with lay language "microvascular" to 'small blood vessels" and "hemorrhage" to "bleeding".

Adding information about the workup, treatment and management of cotton wool spots:

To ensure proper etiology and diagnosis, those presenting with symptoms would require a thorough history and eye exam which includes dilated retinal evaluation. Depending on the findings, a person may require further workup to explore other potential causes. The blood work may include a complete blood count, basic metabolic panel, digestive enzymes, and even blood pressure.


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Treatment and Management

Currently there are no treatments for cotton wool spots, however they may fade on their own in about 6 to 12 weeks. Targeting the underlying origin of the disease can be beneficial in treating the cotton wool spots.[1]

  1. ^ Ulbig, Michael (2008). "The Wills Eye Manual Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease Fifth Edition Eds: Justis P. Ehlers and Chirag P. Shah 2008 455pp., Softcover US$79.95, £39.00 ISBN: 978-0-7817-6962-4 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins". Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 247 (11): 1579–1579. doi:10.1007/s00417-008-0966-5. ISSN 0721-832X.

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