DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

~Diabetic Retinopathy
+ It is a condition that occurs as a result of damaged blood vessels of the retina in people who have diabetes.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

• Floaters of dark spots appearing in your vision
• Difficulty seeing at night
• Blurred vision
• Loss of vision
• Difficulty distinguishing colors

The "causes" of Diabetic Retinopathy are mainly just excess levels of sugar in the blood.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF TEST AND PROCEDURES

• Dialated eye exams
• Fluorescen angiography test may also be performed
• OCT Exams

RISK FACTORS

• Poor control of your blood sugar levels
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Pregnancy
• Tobacco use

TREATMENTS

• Laser phototcoagulation surgery
• Scatter laser treatment
• Vitrectomy

PREVENTION

• Maintain healthy blood pressure
• Have healthy blood sugar
• Have healthy cholesterol
• Dont smoke or quit if so
• Doing regular, moderate exercises several times a week