Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a

complication

 of

diabetes

 that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the

retina

.
Diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated.
Symptoms

Blurred vision

or Red eye

or Eye pain

  • Both eyes

or Eye floaters

common

High blood pressure disease

or High blood pressure

common

Risk factors

Diabetes mellitus

  • Type 1, Type 2

Treatment
Treatment can stop your vision from getting worse. It is also important to take steps to control your diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Medicines called anti-VEGF drugs can slow down or reverse diabetic retinopathy.
Recommended specialist

If you have Diabetic Retinopathy, then a visit to an ophthalmologist is highly recommended.

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