Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition affecting people with diabetes. It damages the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. As diabetes impacts circulation, the retina becomes deprived of oxygen and nutrients. Over time, diabetic retinopathy can get worse and cause vision problems like blurred or spotty vision. The key is catching it early and halting progression. With treatment, many retain good vision. Getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam is crucial for those with diabetes. At our eye hospital, we carefully check for signs of diabetic retinopathy like: We also evaluate vision clarity and peripheral vision. Finding diabetic retinopathy early allows us to provide treatment before major vision loss. We offer advanced treatments to stabilize diabetic retinopathy progression and preserve vision. Options we may recommend include: Laser Surgery – We use a special laser to prevent leaking blood vessels from causing fluid accumulation and swelling. This also prevents new vessels from growing. Eye Injections – Powerful anti-VEGF medications injected into the eye shrink abnormal blood vessels and reduce swelling and fluid. Vitrectomy Surgery – For advanced cases, we surgically remove blood and scar tissue clouding the interior of the eye. With an individualized approach, we develop an optimal treatment plan for your diabetic retinopathy. Our goal is always restoring clarity and function. Even with treatment, diabetic retinopathy requires careful ongoing monitoring at our eye hospital. We tailor a follow-up schedule to check your retina and vision regularly. Staying on top of changes allows us to continually adapt treatments as needed. Our doctors also provide education and support for managing diabetes and eye health in coordination with your other doctors. Keeping blood sugar, cholesterol, and blood pressure under control is key. We help you take charge of protecting your vision. Don’t wait to address changes in your vision. Call our eye hospital today to assess your risk for diabetic retinopathy or develop a treatment plan. We’re here to help you successfully manage this condition. Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that affects people with diabetes. It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the small calibre blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye responsible for vision. Over time, consistently high blood sugar levels can weaken and damage the small blood vessels in the retina. This damage can lead to leaking of fluid and blood from these vessels in the retina that may cause blurring of vision. In the early stages, there may be no noticeable symptoms. Therefore, it is important that diabetic screening must be done in all patients with both Type 1 and type 2 diabetes. As the condition progresses, symptoms may include blurred or distorted vision, floaters (spots or dark strings in your vision), difficulty seeing at night, reduced contrast, glare and halos at night. Sudden onset diminution of vision may also develop because of diabetes. Regular eye exams are crucial for detecting diabetic retinopathy. It is responsibility of your physician to get your eyes checked once diagnosed with Diabetes. Yearly once complete dilated fundus examination is must for all patients with controlled diabetes and follow up as advised by eye doctor is required for patients with uncontrolled diabetes. While it may not always be preventable, managing diabetes effectively by controlling blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol can significantly reduce the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. Longer the duration of diabetes, more chances of developing diabetic retinopathy. Treatment options depend on the severity of the condition. In the early stages, managing diabetes and controlling systemic risk factors may be sufficient. Advanced stages may require laser therapy, intra vitreal injections, or surgery to prevent further vision loss. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent or slow down the progression of diabetic retinopathy. Without timely intervention, it can lead to permanent vision loss. Once the damage has occurred due to diabetes, any intervention like the laser or injection or even surgery is performed to prevent further loss of vision and not to restore your normal vision. Therefore, diabetic retinopathy is one disease where prevention is the only treatment for cure. Apart from regular eye check-ups, people with diabetes should manage their blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, can also contribute to overall eye health.
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