Diabetic Retinopathy (Diabetic Eye Disease)
Diabetic Retinopathy is eye damage caused by diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of your eye). diabetic retinopathy happens when high blood sugar damages the blood vessels in the retina. It can lead to vision loss if not treated.
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Diabetic Retinopathy (Diabetic Eye Disease)
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Symptoms
- No symptoms in early stages
- Floaters (spots drifting in vision)
- Blurry or distorted vision
- Dark or empty areas in vision
- Difficulty seeing colors
- Sudden vision loss
Causes
- High blood sugar from diabetes
- Poor blood sugar control over time
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Pregnancy can make it worse
- Smoking increases risk
Treatments
- Controlling blood sugar carefully
- Managing blood pressure
- Laser surgery to seal leaky vessels
- Anti-VEGF eye injections
- Vitrectomy surgery (remove blood)
- Regular eye exams are crucial
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