Comprehensive retinal screening, laser therapy and injection-based treatments for diabetic retinopathy — preserving vision through timely, evidence-based care.
A diabetes-related retinal disease caused by damage to retinal blood vessels — a leading cause of preventable blindness.
Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye condition that develops due to prolonged high blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. Elevated glucose damages the tiny blood vessels of the retina — the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that sends visual signals to the brain through the optic nerve. Since the retina is affected, the condition is called Diabetic Retinopathy.
In early stages, vision may remain normal. However, if left untreated, progressive vessel damage can lead to severe visual loss or permanent blindness. Maa Nursing Home and NetraJyoti Eyecare Centre provide advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities for diabetic retinal diseases.
Complications of PDR include vitreous haemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment and neovascular glaucoma — all of which can cause severe or complete vision loss.
Some patients develop Diabetic Maculopathy, where fluid rich in fats and cholesterol leaks near the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision), leading to distortion and loss of central vision.
In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy often has no symptoms. This is why regular eye examinations are critical for diabetic patients.
Once visual symptoms appear, retinal damage may already be advanced.
Diabetic Retinopathy is diagnosed through a dilated retinal examination. Advanced imaging and retinal evaluation facilities are available at Maa Nursing Home and NetraJyoti Eyecare Centre. Patients with retinopathy are advised eye check-ups every 2–4 months.
Strict control of blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol is essential to slow disease progression. However, retinopathy may still progress despite good control.
Recovery typically takes 2–4 weeks. Temporary symptoms may include redness, mild pain, swelling and blurred vision.
While diabetic retinopathy cannot always be prevented, timely diagnosis, proper treatment and regular eye check-ups can prevent permanent vision loss.