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Background Diabetic Retinopathy: What Is It?

Background Diabetic Retinopathy
Background diabetic retinopathy is the early damage to the retina caused by diabetes that isn´t being controlled as well as it should be. Some of the small blood vessels in the retina begin to swell, but in the beginning cause very little problem. In fact, many people have 20/20 vision and don´t even realize they have an eye problem. (more...)
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Getting Help: Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

If you have diabetes, you’re undoubtedly accustomed to keeping an eye on your health. For the sake of those eyes, ask your ophthalmologist to test you annually for diabetic retinopathy, if he or she isn’t already—it’s important to diagnose early, and your medical and eye doctor should coordinate treatment. Your doctor may even recommend before you notice any vision problems, which is the best and most effective time frame for treatment.
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Proliferative vs. Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: What’s the Difference?

Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy affects people with diabetes, and occurs as a result of high blood sugar over an extended period of time. If left untreated, it can cause blindness, because excess blood glucose (sugar) destroys the blood vessels in the back of the eye so the retina can’t receive proper nutrients to maintain vision.
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