DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness world wide. It affects blood vessels of the retina (the innermost layer of the eye), further causing retinal damage and impairment of vision.
Symptoms :-
Blurred vision
Halos
Glare
Floaters
Sudden Loss of vision
Headache
Blind spots in visual field
How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed?
A complete eye examination is required for the detection of diabetic retinopathy. The retina of the
eye is examined by doing a fundoscopy after dilating the pupils. If diabetic retinopathy is detected further OCT and FFA are done to confirm the diagnosis and see the extent of the disease.
Treatment:
Green Laser
Anti VEGF injection
Surgery
23/25G sutureless Vitrectomy
