Diabetic retinopathy is a situation that can occur when diabetes is not properly diagnosed or treated, in this, there is the presence of large amounts of blood glucose circulating in the blood, which can cause damage to the vessels of the retina and cause visual changes. such as blurred vision or spots.
Diabetic retinopathy can be classified into two different types:
- To avoid diabetic retinopathy it is important that the treatment of diabetes is based on the recommendations of the endocrinologist.
- It is also important to have a healthy diet and practice physical activity on a regular basis.
- In addition to controlling glucose levels throughout the day.
Initially, diabetic retinopathy does not cause signs or symptoms and is usually diagnosed when blood vessels are most severely injured and can occur:
However, these symptoms are always easy to identify before the onset of blindness and, therefore, it is very important that people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels under control and go for regular consultations with the ophthalmologist to know their evolution.
Treatment should always be guided by an ophthalmologist, which usually varies with the severity and type of retinopathy of the person, although in cases of proliferative diabetic retinopathy the doctor can opt for a follow-up and evolution of the need without the need for a specific type of retinopathy. Treatment.
In the case of proliferating diabetic retinopathy, laser surgery or treatments are often needed to remove blood vessels that form in the eye, aiming to stop bleeding in case of presence.
However, the person should always follow appropriate diabetes treatment to avoid complicating retinopathy, even in cases of non-proliferative retinopathy, as well as prevent the onset of other complications, such as diabetic cake and heart problems.