Diabetic Retinopathy - Cause, Symptoms, and the Treatments Diabetes is one of the most common diseases in Australia. It occurs when blood glucose, or in simple words, blood sugar, is too high. It is one of the common conditions that, if not treated, can affect a person’s body very severely over some time. This condition also lasts very long. Thus it is necessary for people with diabetes to be very cautious while maintaining the preventative steps to avoid severe consequences. On the other hand, Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye disease strongly influenced by diabetes. As diabetes damages the blood vessel’s proper function, it impairs certain functions of the eyes, making it weak. There are two stages of Diabetic retinopathy, they are ●
Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy is the early sign of diabetic retinopathy. It is also one of the most common reasons diabetic patients lose their vision gradually. In these early stages, the blood vessels can close, leading one to have blurry vision.
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Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a more severe case. It occurs in the retina’s attempt to grow a new blood vessel—the new fragile vessel bleeds, leading to the chances of complete vision blockage.
Below are the symptoms and diabetic retinopathy treatment to help you examine your conditions.
Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy The symptoms can vary upon what type of Diabetic Retinopathy you have. If you have (NPDR) which is the early stage, your symptoms can be ● ● ● ●
Seeing floaters in your vision Blurred vision Dark areas of vision Difficulty in distinguishing colors
These are already the signs of visiting your doctor. You may experience total blindness in a more severe case.
Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy To get adequate treatment, you will need to diagnose the severity of your condition. ●
If you are in the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, you are not given any treatments, but your doctor thoroughly observes your conditions to dictate when you’ll need treatment. It is best to get a consultation from your doctor on healthy food habits that can help your situation.
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If your conditions are diagnosed to be concerning, here are some of the diabetes treatment medicine that you’ll be prescribed:
1. Injecting medication into your eye helps to stop the growth of new blood vessels 2. Photocoagulation or focal treatment helps prevent the forming of fluids in your eyes. 3. A vitrectomy is to remove blood in the middle of the eyes with the help of an incision.
Hale Road Medical is the ultimate stop if you are looking for the best Perth diabetes care centers. We provide a variety of services to make your recovery process more convenient. If you have any signs of diabetes, it is best to get it treated at the earliest possible to prevent severe cases.
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