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January 26, 2024

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

An eye threatening disease for diabetic patients!

10.1 crore people in India suffer from Diabetes and 13.6 crore are considered to be in the pre-diabetic stage as per a study by the Indian Council of Medical research. While diabetes in itself is a disease which causes serious discomfort and change to the patient’s lifestyle, it can also result in higher vulnerability and increase the changes of diabetic retinopathy.

If you or someone from your family is suffering from diabetes, please read on to know more about diabetic retinopathy!

Table of Contents:

  1. What is diabetic retinopathy?

  2. What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?

  3. What are the complications associated with diabetic retinopathy?

  4. How can we help you diagnose and treat diabetic retinopathy?

What is diabetic retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye related condition which is prevalent in people suffering from diabetes. Diabetes as we all know interferes with the capability of an individual’s body to maintain sugar levels and utilize it for the body’s functioning. Diabetes can harm the blood vessels which can over time also impact the blood vessels in our eyes. It can directly impact the retina which is a critical part of the human eye. As the condition of the blood vessels in the retina deteriorates due to the impact of diabetes, the vision of the patients starts to blurry and can even lead to blindness if it becomes critical.

What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy?

The most prevalent symptoms of diabetic retinopathy can be observed from an early stage, the symptoms include:

  1. Blurry Vision
  2. Spots or floaters in the patient’s vision
  3. Decreased vision at night
  4. Area of black spot in the vision
 

What are the complications of diabetic retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy can lead to an increase of bad blood vessels in the eye. This increase in the bad vessels can cause various vision threatening complications such as:

  1. Macular edema - Swelling of the retina
  2. Vitreous Hemorrhage - Bleeding of vessels on the retina
  3. Detachment of the Retina - Dislocation of retina from it’s position
  4. Glaucoma - Damaging of the optic nerve
  5. Blindness - Complete loss of vision

How can we help you diagnose and treat diabetic retinopathy?

With our state of the art technology and extensive tests we can help you diagnose diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. Our mission is to ensure the safety of your vision and with our experienced doctors and diagnosticians we have the capability to do that. With our clear diagnosis and treatment plans we can provide you an opportunity to save your vision and avoid further complications. Feel free to reach out to us on 931-932-4949 to book a test at home.