what is diabetic retinopathy?
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Early symptoms include floaters, blurriness, dark areas of vision and difficulty perceiving colours. Blindness can occur.
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A complication of diabetes that affects the eyes.
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor.
Rare
Fewer than 1 million cases per year (India)
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Symptoms
Requires a medical diagnosis
Early symptoms include floaters, blurriness, dark areas of vision and difficulty perceiving colours. Blindness can occur.
Treatments
Treatment consists of diet modifications and insulin
Mild cases may be treated with careful diabetes management. Advanced cases may require laser treatment or surgery.