01 Aug Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy sometimes requires treatment with eye surgery called a vitrectomy. Surgery, however, can be avoided....
proliferative diabetic retinopathy Tag
10 Dec Sometimes You Just Need a Vitrectomy
Vitrectomy eye surgery is commonly used to remove blood in cases of vitreous hemorrhage. It is the basic operation of a retina specialist. Advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy may require a vitrectomy operation for treatment....
09 Nov Diabetes and Retinal Detachments
Though uncommon, diabetic retinal detachments can cause severe loss of vision and blindness. It is, usually, a preventable disease....
14 Oct Diabetes Unlikely to Cause Blindness
Diabetics should not worry about the sudden development of blindness. Blindness is statistically unlikely, and if at risk, a patient has a great chance of maintaining lifelong useful vision....
03 Sep Successful Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy
Treatments for proliferative diabetic retinopathy are usually successful....
23 Jul Why Diabetics Need to Get Eye Exams
Diabetics need regular annual eye exams regardless of symptoms. Diabetic retinopathy can cause no symptoms, blurry vision or blindness....