Diabetic Retinopathy
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Retina Center
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Diabetic Retinopathy
What is
diabetic retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes
that is becoming increasingly common.
The retina is the film equivalent of a camera
and is the nerve membrane that allows our
eyes to see things.
In diabetic retinopathy, blood vessels in the retina
become blocked or burst, causing the retina
to bleed, swell, and reduce vision.
Diabetic retinopathy symptoms
Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Early cases of diabetic retinopathy may be asymptomatic, but symptoms may include myiodesopsia
(feeling as if things like dust or bugs are floating in front of your eyes),
diplopia (seeing things crookedly), blurred vision, poor night vision, and difficulty reading.
Swelling of the macula in the centre of the retina due to increased blood vessel permeability
is called macular oedema, which can cause severe vision loss.
Treatment of diabetic retinopathy
Laser Treatment
Pan-Retinal Coagulation,
Focal Retinal Coagulation
Intraocular Injections
Antibody injections,
steroid injections
Surgical Treatment
Internal limiting membrane surgery
Treatment is personalized according to the type and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Cases
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