What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Retinopathy is the name used to describe changes in the eye due to diabetes.

What does Diabetic Retinotherapy do to the eye?

Diabetic Retinopathy causes the eye to develop changes in the small blood vessels, which are in the retina. The retina is the transparent lining at the back of the eye and is comparable to the photographic film in a camera.

When the changes are early, the patient may not notice any problems. It is important that all patients with diabetes have regular eye checks. These checks should ideally involve looking at the whole retina with the use of special drops that dilate the pupils.

With time, diabetes may lead to reduced vision. At various stages, these changes may be treatable with laser treatment or surgery.

Cataracts may also develop earlier in patients with diabetes.

Is Treatment required for Diabetic Retinopathy?

Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy will only be required when it reaches an advanced stage that is threatening or affects your sight.

What Treatments are available for Advanced Diabetic Retinopathy?

There are a range of treatments for advanced Diabetic Retinopathy including:

• Laser Treatment

• Eye Injections

• Steroid Eye Implants

• Eye Surgery

What can I do to control Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Retinopathy can be controlled with a number of preventative measures. Maintaining control of your blood sugar, and blood pressure, and maintaining a healthy BMI will all help to control diabetes and the effects of diabetic retinopathy. Regular eye checks which will pick up the disease at a treatable stage are also important.