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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that causes vision loss and blindness on patients with
diabetes type 1, type 2 or gestational. This condition is the leading cause of blindness in the
United States and Mexico.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels causing
them to swell, leak or stop blood from passing to the eyes. In some cases, abnormal blood
vessels grow on the retina.
In early stages, this condition doesn’t present any symptoms, as it progresses you will start to notice some symptoms like impaired colors, spots floating and blurry vision. Early detection increases the effectiveness of the treatment.
There are two main stages of diabetic retinopathy:
Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR)
This is the early stage of diabetic retinopathy and the most common. With NDPR tiny blood vessels leak fluids and blood into the macula, making the retina to swell and interfere with vision.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)
PDR is the more advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. New blood vessels start to grow into the retina, causing them to bleed into the vitreous. Scar tissue will be stimulated by the new vessels leading to a detached retina.
The treatment would vary according to the stage of diabetic retinopathy. Early stages usually require good blood sugar control, while advanced stages will require laser treatment, eye injections or eye surgery.
In early stages, this condition doesn’t present any symptoms, as it progresses you will start to notice some symptoms like impaired colors, spots floating and blurry vision. Early detection increases the effectiveness of the treatment.
There are two main stages of diabetic retinopathy:
Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR)
This is the early stage of diabetic retinopathy and the most common. With NDPR tiny blood vessels leak fluids and blood into the macula, making the retina to swell and interfere with vision.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR)
PDR is the more advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. New blood vessels start to grow into the retina, causing them to bleed into the vitreous. Scar tissue will be stimulated by the new vessels leading to a detached retina.
The treatment would vary according to the stage of diabetic retinopathy. Early stages usually require good blood sugar control, while advanced stages will require laser treatment, eye injections or eye surgery.
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Benefits
Prevents retinal detachment
Early treatment can prevent vision loss
Laser treatment can slow the leakage of blood
Surgery slows progression of diabetic retinopathy
Early treatment can prevent vision loss
Laser treatment can slow the leakage of blood
Surgery slows progression of diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Procedure:
15 - 30 min.
Hospital stay: 30 min - 1 hr.
Cleared to fly: 1 - 24 days
Hospital stay: 30 min - 1 hr.
Cleared to fly: 1 - 24 days
After surgery
Out of town patients’ follow-ups are scheduled with the ophthalmologist after 1 - 7 days from a diabetic retinopathy
procedure. Patients are clear for flying after 1 – 24 days from a diabetic retinopathy procedure.
Note: Follow-ups can be arranged as face-to-face or virtually. If needed, you can go to your primary care physician to remove sutures or get medication adjustments.
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Locations
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Ciudad Juarez, Chih.
Dr. Luis R. Juárez
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Diabetic retinopathy frequent questions
Get answers to our most frequently asked questions and what to expect after the surgery.
Can I prevent getting diabetic retinopathy?
By adopting healthy lifestyle habits and keeping diabetes under control you can reduce the risk of getting diabetic retinopathy.
Is diabetic retinopathy curable?
No, early detection and treatment is the best method to prevent vision loss.
What precautions can I take?
Going to the ophthalmologist regularly for eye exams can help to detect diabetic retinopathy before you notice any signs or symptoms.
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Disclaimer: This information does not reflect the medical advice from our clinics. All cases are different and this treatment may not suit you. Always refer to a medical professional with the certification and experience. All of our physicians are fully qualified to perform these procedures. For more information and diagnosis contact one of our top specialized clinics.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
In all medical procedures, there are chances of complications, the specialist will provide you detailed information about the risks of the procedure, talk to the specialist directly.
