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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 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.