When people have diabetes, they may develop a condition called non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy. This condition causes vision loss because the retina is unable to receive enough blood. Over time, the amount of sugar in the blood causes the retina's tiny blood vessels to become blocked. This results in blurred vision and spots floating in the retina. New blood vessels can also form on the surface of the retina, causing the retina to bleed and obstruct vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The early stages of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy are characterized by small swellings in the retina's blood vessels. These areas may leak a small amount of fluid, which causes swelling of the macula, which is the area of the retina near the center. In some cases, these abnormal blood vessels may even grow into the vitreous cavity, causing bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diabetic retinopathy may be treated with injections to reduce the amount of blood that leaks from the retina. This may help slow down the progression of the disease, allowing the patient to continue with their daily routine and prevent further vision loss. Laser surgery can also be used to reduce the number of new blood vessels in the retina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Early detection of diabetic retinopathy is important, because if left untreated, it can progress to proliferative diabetic retinopathies. Diabetic retinopathy is often diagnosed during an eye exam. The symptoms usually affect both eyes. If you notice any of these symptoms, you should see a doctor immediately to have your vision checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition caused by too much blood sugar. The high blood sugar damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina and can lead to blurred vision. In severe cases, diabetic retinopathy may lead to irreversible loss of vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be prevented by having regular eye exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diabetic retinopathy can be treated using laser surgery or medications to prevent the formation of new blood vessels. The treatment will depend on the stage of the disease and the severity of vision loss. Laser surgery can be used to seal leaking blood vessels, while medications can be used to decrease inflammation and prevent new ones. In advanced cases, the retina may have to be repaired surgically.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Non proliferative diabetic retinopathies are characterized by changes in the blood-retinal barrier. These changes are associated with an increased risk of progression. In one study, Silva et al. found a fourfold increase in the risk of progression in patients with peripheral lesions. Other changes include neovascularization and macular edema. Changes to the blood-retinal barrier Non-proliferative […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2207,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[426,429,428,427,430],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2197"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2208,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2197\/revisions\/2208"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2207"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2197"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2197"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/survivingdiabetes.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2197"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}