DIABETIC RETINOPATHY
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in the United States. Diabetes is also associated with an increased incidence of cataract and glaucoma. All patients with a diagnosis of diabetes are recommended to have an annual dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist. The best treatment is to prevent the development of vision loss due to diabetes is strict control of your blood sugar. Working in conjunction with your primary care physician and/or endocrinologist, diabetic retinopathy can be treated through the use of laser and intravitreal injections.
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in the United States. Diabetes is also associated with an increased incidence of cataract and glaucoma. All patients with a diagnosis of diabetes are recommended to have an annual dilated eye examination by an ophthalmologist. The best treatment is to prevent the development of vision loss due to diabetes is strict control of your blood sugar. Working in conjunction with your primary care physician and/or endocrinologist, diabetic retinopathy can be treated through the use of laser and intravitreal injections.
LASER AND INJECTION FOR DIABETIC RETINOPATHY