Retinopathy develops in patients with diabetes mellitus because:
a. Plaques of lipids develop in the retinal vessels.
b. Pressure in the retinal vessels increase as a result of increased osmotic pressure.
c. Ketones cause microaneurysms in the retinal vessels.
d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.
Answer: d. Retinal ischemia and red blood cell aggregation occur.
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