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Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye health condition that can damage your vision. It is important to get diabetic retinopathy diagnosed before it worsens. At Eye Site, serving Katy and Houston, TX, our optometrist will perform an eye exam to diagnose this condition and provide treatment options. Here are some commonly asked questions about the condition.

What is diabetic retinopathy?

This is a condition that diabetic patients can develop. It occurs when high blood sugar causes blood vessels in the retina to swell and leak blood. Most people don’t exhibit diabetic retinopathy symptoms until they have had diabetes for at least ten years. However, this doesn’t mean your eyesight shouldn’t be checked regularly before the 10-year mark.

What are the signs of diabetic retinopathy?

Unfortunately, you might exhibit no symptoms in the early stages of the disease. That said, if you have diabetes, it’s advisable to visit our eye doctor annually to check for any diabetic retinopathy symptoms. In the later stages of the disease, you may have blurred vision characterized by cloudy vision and blind spots or floaters. You can also begin to experience vision loss.

Is diabetic retinopathy curable?

There is no definitive cure for this condition. However, when spotted early, its progression can be slowed. If vision loss has occurred, it can’t be reversed.

Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented?

The first line of defense in preventing diabetic retinopathy is controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels in diabetic patients. Also, quitting smoking and scheduling regular appointments with our eye doctor can go a long way in preventing diabetic retinopathy.

How can diabetic retinopathy be managed?

Our eye doctor will perform several tests to diagnose your condition. If you have diabetic retinopathy, it is important to monitor it and manage your diabetes. In more severe cases, patients may need injections, laser treatment, or surgery.

Visit Our Optometrist in Katy and Houston, TX for Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis

While diabetic retinopathy can’t be cured, it can be managed. At Eye Site in Katy and Houston, TX, our optometrist will provide treatment options to preserve your vision. Call us today to schedule an appointment.

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