<p>Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition that affects the vision of people suffering from diabetes by damaging the retina.&nbsp;The Retina is a light-sensitive tissue that plays a major role in helping us see.</p>
<p>Diabetic Retinopathy may develop in patients suffering from serious diabetic conditions.&nbsp;People who do not get their sugar level under control for a long time are at a higher risk of developing diabetic Retinopathy.</p>
<p>In the initial stages, Diabetic Retinopathy may not present with any symptoms. However, the longer it is left untreated, the more serious vision problems may develop.</p>
<p>Hence, diabetic patients need to keep their blood sugar in check. They must also get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year.</p>
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<h2>How Diabetes Damages the Retina</h2>
<p>Having uncontrolled or high diabetes for a long time essentially means living with high blood sugar levels. Having a high concentration of sugar in the blood can damage blood vessels all across the body. These high levels of sugar in the blood start to block the blood vessels in the eye, eventually causing them to leak fluid or bleed, and diabetic Retinopathy develops. When the blood supply to the Retina is blocked, it starts to grow new cells to make up for it. These new cells, however, do not grow correctly and let the fluid (blood) leak easily.</p>
<h2>Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2>
<p>The primary cause of diabetic Retinopathy is Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It is therefore advised that people with diabetes regularly get their blood sugar levels checked. They must also try lifestyle and diet changes that may help them manage their blood sugar.</p>
<p>Moreover, people with diabetes who get pregnant or those who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic patients, therefore, must take all proper measures to keep their blood sugar levels under control, avoid tobacco or drug use, and let their blood pressure and cholesterol levels be checked regularly. Not following these measures puts diabetic patients at a higher risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy.</p>
<p>If you have been identified as a patient suffering from diabetic retinopathy, and if you want a second consultation with a senior diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor, you may visit the Retina clinic of Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital, considered the best eye hospital for diabetic retinopathy in the Bihar.</p>
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<h2>Symptoms &amp; Signs of Diabetic Retinopathy</h2>
<p>As mentioned earlier, symptoms &amp; signs of Diabetic Retinopathy in the initial stages may not be present or are too minor to get noticed. However, as diabetic Retinopathy progresses, patients may develop more profound vision problems like:</p>
<p>1. Trouble in seeing faraway objects<br />2. Blurry vision<br />3. Development of floaters, sudden flashes, or cobweb-like shapes in the field of vision.<br />4. Fluctuation of vision quality<br />5. Having troubled vision at night or in the dark<br />6. Severe vision loss<br />7. Darker areas in the field of vision</p>
<p>Diabetic Retinopathy symptoms &amp; signs may come and go in the beginning. However, if people with diabetes develop any sort of vision problem, they must immediately consult with a retina specialist doctor and get a comprehensive dilated eye check-up done. If left untreated, the condition may worsen, leading to serious conditions like diabetic retinopathy or permanent vision loss due to other <a href="../../retinal-disease-treatment" target="_blank">retina-related eye diseases</a>.</p>
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<h2>Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment &amp; Surgery</h2>
<p>The treatment depends on several factors. It essentially depends on the type of diabetic Retinopathy, the level of progression of the condition, etc. The diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor will first need to diagnose the type of diabetic Retinopathy or the progression stage that the patient is suffering from.</p>
<p><strong>Diabetic Retinopathy may be diagnosed in two of the following stages:</strong></p>
<p>1. The early stage at which some patients may not even need treatment and managing blood sugar levels can slow the progression of the condition any further. It is also called NPDR (non-proliferative diabetic Retinopathy).</p>
<p>2. In the advanced stage of diabetic Retinopathy, the Retina begins to grow new blood vessels in a process known as neovascularization. This is a serious stage, and if left untreated, the patient is often at risk of losing his central and peripheral vision permanently. It is also called PDR (proliferative diabetic Retinopathy).</p>
<p><strong>Various diabetic retinopathy treatment procedures that may be followed by the eye doctor or specialist are as follows:</strong></p>
<p><strong>1. Laser treatment:</strong>&nbsp; Laser treatment (or Photocoagulation) to treat diabetic Retinopathy is of two types. Focal laser treatment can be done for patients who had macular oedema before surgery. This process helps in slowing down or even stopping the leakage of blood and fluid in the eye. Focal laser treatment or Photocoagulation might not help improve the blurred but can prove effective in stopping any further damage to the macula. The process is simple and usually happens in a single session with the retina specialist doctor at the eye hospital.</p>
<p>Another form of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy is Panretinal Photocoagulation or scatter laser treatment. In this process, the leaking blood vessels are shrunk using a laser. This is done in two or more sessions with the retina doctor at the eye hospital.</p>
<p>Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy is often used in conjunction with medications to help treat the condition.</p>
<p>The cost of laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy depends on the condition of the patient&rsquo;s eyes. Only the retina specialist doctor can suggest the laser treatment options and cost of the laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy after a complete examination of the patient&rsquo;s eyes.</p>
<p><strong>2. Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy:</strong>&nbsp; Medications in the form of eye injections are administered into the eyes to treat diabetic Retinopathy. These injections for diabetic retinopathy work by inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels and also decreasing fluid buildup in the eye. These eye injections for diabetic retinopathy are known as vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors. These injections are injected into the eye using topical anaesthesia. Patients may experience slight discomfort and pressure in the eye after the injections.</p>
<p>Eye injection for diabetic retinopathy cost depends on the condition of the eye. Only the retina specialist doctor can suggest the treatment options and cost of the eye injection for diabetic retinopathy after a complete examination of the patient&rsquo;s eyes. Consult a retina specialist doctor for details.</p>
<p><strong>3. Diabetic Retinopathy surgery:</strong> Diabetic Retinopathy surgery can be done, in which a tiny incision is made in the eye to remove blood from the vitreous (jelly-like substance in the eye). The retina surgeon will also remove the scar tissue stuck to the Retina during the process. The surgery for diabetic retinopathy may be done using local or general anaesthesia.</p>
<p>To know about the cost of diabetic retinopathy surgery or operation, consult a retina specialist doctor. Only the retina doctor can share the tentative cost of diabetic retinopathy surgery after a complete examination of the patient&rsquo;s eyes.</p>
<p>Diabetic Retinopathy is a common condition in many diabetic patients. However, it can quickly develop into a serious condition. If diabetes is managed efficiently and healthy life choices are made, the condition can be prevented in many diabetic patients. If left untreated, Diabetic Retinopathy can lead to severe visual impairment.</p>
<p>Diabetic patients, in general, and those with vision problems specifically, must consult with retina specialist doctors or surgeons. Someone having diabetes for a long time but does not observe any signs or symptoms of diabetic retinopathy must consult with an eye specialist or doctor once in a year.</p>
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<h2>Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment &amp; Surgery at Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital</h2>
<p>If you have been identified as a diabetic retinopathy patient, you may visit Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital to consult with a diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor at the specialty retina clinic for a second opinion. You may get your diabetic retinopathy laser treatment &amp; surgery by the most experienced retina specialists in the region. The retina specialist doctor can suggest diabetic retinopathy treatment options and about the diabetic retinopathy treatment cost only after examining the patient&rsquo;s eyes. The treatment procedure depends on the conditions of the patient&rsquo;s eyes.</p>
<p><strong>Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital&rsquo;s Retina Clinic address:</strong> <br />Mastichak, Pojhi parsa, Saran, Bihar &ndash; 841219 <br />To find the Google Map location of the eye hospital:&nbsp;<strong><a href="../../location-details/akhand-jyoti-eye-hospital-mastichak" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong><br /> <br />To book appointment with the diabetic retinopathy specialist doctor,&nbsp;<strong><a href="../../book-doctor-appointment" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></strong></p>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Diabetic Retinopathy (FAQs):</h2>
<h3>Q1. What are the Diabetic Retinopathy symptoms?</h3>
<p>The most prevalent symptoms or signs of Diabetic Retinopathy are having blurred vision, and seeing spots and flashes in the field of vision. However, in the early stages, the condition may not show any symptoms at all.</p>
<h3>Q2. Can diabetic Retinopathy go away on its own?</h3>
<p>No, once the condition sets in, it cannot go away that easily. However, diabetic retinopathy symptoms can be managed, and with proper measures like treatment of vision and management of diabetes, loss of vision can be prevented.</p>
<h3>Q3. Is diabetic Retinopathy a painful condition?</h3>
<p>Diabetic Retinopathy is not a painful condition. It may suddenly affect the vision without causing any pain.</p>
<h3>Q4. Who should I see if I am diabetic with problems in my vision?</h3>
<p>Patients with diabetes should at least schedule annual eye check-ups regularly with a retina specialist or ophthalmologist. If someone has diabetes and starts to experience vision problems, they must immediately go to see a retina specialist doctor or ophthalmologist and get a comprehensive eye check-up done.</p>
<h3>Q5. What can I do to prevent Diabetic Retinopathy?</h3>
<p>One of the best ways to prevent Diabetic Retinopathy is to keep the sugar level in check. Get regular check-ups done, manage sugar levels with medication, and follow a healthy diet. Lifestyle changes like incorporating healthy meals and a regular workout plan can help a ton in managing diabetes.</p>
<h3>Q6. What are the treatment options available for diabetic Retinopathy?</h3>
<p>Depending on the progression of the condition and the damage to the vision, diabetic retinopathy specialist doctors can prescribe eye injections, laser treatment, or eye surgery to remove the scar tissue.</p>
<h3>Q7. Can damage from diabetic Retinopathy be reversed?</h3>
<p>The damage to one&rsquo;s vision from diabetic Retinopathy cannot be reversed, unfortunately. However, treatment can help avoid the further progression of the condition and the worsening of vision.</p>
<h4>Q8. Who is at the highest risk for Diabetic Retinopathy?</h4>
<p>Anyone suffering from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes is at risk for diabetic Retinopathy. The longer diabetes and the less managed, the higher the risk.</p>
<h3>Q9. Will I need surgery if I have Diabetic Retinopathy?</h3>
<p>If diabetic Retinopathy has progressed to its advanced stages where the damage is much or the Retina has detached, then surgery will be done to stop further progression and restore some amount of vision.</p>
<p>For the cost or expenses involved in Diabetic retinopathy operation, <a href="../../book-doctor-appointment" target="_blank">consult a Retina Specialist or Surgeon</a>. Only the retina surgeon can suggest diabetic retinopathy operation costs or expenses after fully examining the eyes.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Q10. How will I know if I have diabetic Retinopathy?</h3>
<p>In its early stages, diabetic Retinopathy may not show any symptoms at all. Therefore, it is necessary that diabetic patients get regular eye check-ups done to diagnose the condition in its early stages. Common symptoms in later stages include blurred vision, floaters, and loss of vision.</p>
<p>Do you need to consult a retina specialist doctor for a second opinion about your diabetic retinopathy treatment?</p>
<p><strong>Visit Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital for a complete check-up by senior retina specialist doctors with the latest equipment.</strong></p>
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<p><em>Do not consider this blog post as medical advice. We suggest you consult with the doctor to know about your eye condition and treatment procedure. Only the doctor can suggest you treatment after examining your eyes.</em></p>
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