Eye Diseases

Diabetic Retinopathy

Definition

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It triggers an increase in permeability of the blood vessels of the retina, which subsequently cause hemorrhages and exudates.

You should know that Bellevue clinics have all the latest technologies available to diagnose and monitor diabetic retinopathy cases.

Doctor checking blood sugar level with glucometer. Treatment of diabetes concept.

Symptoms

Blurry vision

Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters)

Double vision

Loss of visual acuity

Difference in colour perception

Treatments

Intravitreal injections

Laser treatment

Risk Factors

Hyperglycemia

Type of diabetes

Ethnicity

Tobacco

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

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