Diabetic retinopathy is a situation that can occur when diabetes is not identified or is not treated properly. As a result, large amounts of glucose circulate in the blood, which can damage the vessels in the retina, which can cause vision changes, such as blurred, blurred, or veined vision.
Diabetic retinopathy can be divided into two different types:
- To avoid diabetic retinopathy.
- It is important that diabetes treatment is done according to the endocrinologist’s recommendation.
- It is also important to have a healthy diet and practice physical activity on a regular basis.
- In addition to monitoring glucose levels throughout the day.
Initially, diabetic retinopathy does not lead to signs or symptoms, usually diagnosed when blood vessels are already most damaged, and the onset of:
However, these symptoms aren’t always easy to identify before the onset of blindness, so it’s very important that people with diabetes keep their sugar levels well controlled and make regular eye visits to assess their eye health.
Treatment should always be guided by an ophthalmologist and usually varies depending on the patient’s severity and type of retinopathy. In the case of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy, your doctor may choose to follow only the evolution of the situation without any specific treatment.
For proliferative diabetic retinopathy, your ophthalmologist may recommend surgery or laser treatment to remove new blood vessels that form in the eye or to stop bleeding, if this occurs.
However, the person should always maintain adequate treatment of diabetes to prevent aggravation of retinopathy, even in cases of non-proliferating diabetic retinopathy, and to avoid the occurrence of other complications, such as diabetic foot and heart disorders. Learn more about diabetes complications.