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Diabetic Retinopathy
Care & Treatment
Early Detection. Timely Treatment. Preserve Your Vision.
Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects
the blood vessels in the retina. Early diagnosis and proper treatment
can prevent vision loss and protect your sight.
Early Detection
Advanced Treatment
Personalized Care
Better Vision Together
What is Diabetic Retinopathy
High blood sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to leakage, swelling, and abnormal vessel growth. If left untreated, it can cause serious vision problems or even blindness.
Leading Cause
One of the leading causes of blindness in working-age adults
Affects Vision
Damages blood vessels in the retina and affects vision
Common in Diabetes
Common in both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
Early Detection Saves Sight
Timely treatment can prevent vision loss
Symptoms
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Floaters or dark spots
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Colors appear faded
- Sudden vision loss
Risk Factors
- Long duration of diabetes
- High blood sugar levels
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Pregnancy
- Smoking
Treatment Benefits
- Early detection helps prevent vision loss
- Personalized treatment plans for every patient
- Advanced retinal imaging and diagnosis
- Regular monitoring to protect eye health
- Expert retinal care for long-term vision preservation
Treatment Areas
Laser Therapy
Laser treatment helps seal leaking blood vessels and prevent further damage.
Intravitreal Injections
Medicines are injected into the eye to reduce swelling and stop abnormal vessel growth.
Vitrectomy Surgery
Surgical procedure to remove blood or scar tissue and restore vision in advanced cases.
Diabetes Management
Good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol is essential for healthy eyes.
Laser Therapy
Laser treatment helps seal leaking blood vessels and prevent further damage.
Intravitreal Injections
Medicines are injected into the eye to reduce swelling and stop abnormal vessel growth.
Vitrectomy Surgery
Surgical procedure to remove blood or scar tissue and restore vision in advanced cases.
Diabetes Management
Good control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol is essential for healthy eyes.
Frequently Asked Question
What is Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is a diabetes-related eye disease that damages the tiny blood vessels of the retina. If left untreated, it can lead to blurred vision, vision loss, or even blindness. Regular eye examinations are essential for early detection and treatment.
What are the early symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?
In its early stages, Diabetic Retinopathy may not cause any noticeable symptoms. As the condition progresses, patients may experience blurred vision, floaters, dark spots, difficulty seeing at night, fluctuating vision, or sudden vision loss.
Who is at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy?
Anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is at risk. The chances increase with poor blood sugar control, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, long-term diabetes, smoking, and pregnancy in women with diabetes.
How is Diabetic Retinopathy treated?
Treatment depends on the stage of the disease and may include laser therapy, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections, steroid injections, vitrectomy surgery, and strict diabetes management. Early treatment helps preserve vision and prevent further retinal damage.
Can Diabetic Retinopathy be prevented?
While it cannot always be completely prevented, maintaining good blood sugar levels, controlling blood pressure and cholesterol, following a healthy lifestyle, and having regular dilated eye examinations can significantly reduce the risk of vision loss from Diabetic Retinopathy.