Ophthalmology

Diabetic Retinopathy

Managing diabetes-related damage to the eyes before vision is affected.

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Are you living with diabetes and noticing changes in your vision? Learn how diabetic retinopathy affects your eyes.

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. High blood sugar damages blood vessels, leading to leakage, swelling, or scarring. It can cause blindness if untreated.

Common Symptoms

Blurred or fluctuating vision
Dark or empty areas in vision
Difficulty seeing at night
Eye floaters
Sudden vision loss in advanced stages

When to see an Ophthalmologist

You have diabetes and haven’t had a recent eye exam
Sudden changes in your vision
New floaters or flashes of light
Vision becomes blurry or distorted
Pregnancy with diabetes

Early detection is important for managing the condition and preventing further complications.

Schedule a consultation today.

Causes and Risk Factors

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Duration of diabetes
Smoking

Diagnosis and Tests

Dilated eye exam
Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
Fluorescein angiography
Visual acuity testing
Retina imaging

Treatment Options

Better blood sugar control
Anti-VEGF injections
Laser therapy to stop blood vessel growth
Vitrectomy surgery for severe cases
Regular monitoring and eye exams

Ophthalmology

Doral Health & Wellness Eye Care Department

Doral Health & Wellness Ophthalmology provides comprehensive eye care services. Our experienced ophthalmologists offer a range of services, including comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, and surgical procedures. We are committed to providing personalized care to help you maintain healthy vision and achieve optimal eye health.