<prompt> Dot and blot hemorrhages and flame shaped hemorrhages can be seen characateristically in which of the following conditionsHypertensive retinopathyDiabetic retinopathyRetinitis pigmentosaCentral retinal artery occlusion  <response>: Ans. b Diabetic retinopathyRef: Kanki 7e, p. 536Hemorrhages can be seen in a number of vascular disorders or retina, but, dot and blot haemorrhages are characteristic for DR, even though they may be seen in other conditions also. 