09/12/2025
The retinal vessels often reveal what the kidneys are experiencing long before symptoms appear.
In this new article, we highlight how retinal microaneurysms, haemorrhages, cotton-wool spots, and vascular calibre changes can signal early or active kidney involvement — especially in patients with diabetes, hypertension, or systemic microvascular disease.
For GPs and clinicians, these subtle ocular findings can help:
• Detect CKD earlier
• Refine risk-stratification
• Prompt timely renal work-up
• Strengthen collaborative care
Read the full article here:
🔗 https://drcronje.com/professionals-post/retinal-signs-of-kidney-disease/
