
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is the greatest cause of sight loss arising from diabetes. Raised blood sugar damages the blood vessels, and diabetes affects…

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that occurs in diabetic patients and affects the retina, the light sensitive layer at the back of the eye. High blood sugar levels can damage the capillaries in the retina, leading to vision problems and blindness in progressive cases.
Especially for this reason, it requires early diagnosis and treatment. There are many methods for treating diabetic retinopathy, and with these treatments its progression can usually be halted.
High blood sugar levels can damage the blood vessels in the retina over time, which can lead to various problems. Damage to blood vessels is the most common cause of diabetic retinopathy. Findings seen in diabetic retinopathy include
The risk factors for diabetic retinopathy are as follows:
Diabetes is a complex disease that can affect not only your blood sugar, but also the health of your eyes. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common eye complications of diabetes and can lead to vision loss over time.
However, if diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed and treated early, it is possible to prevent or delay vision loss. The most common symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include
Treatment of diabetic retinopathy varies depending on the stage of the disease and the general health status of the patient. The aims of treatment include preventing or delaying vision loss, treating complications in the retina such as macular oedema and preventing the formation of new blood vessels.
Diabetic retinopathy treatment methods are as follows:
It is important for diabetic patients to have a comprehensive eye examination at least once a year.
In advanced stages of diabetic retinopathy, surgical procedures such as laser treatment or vitrectomy may be necessary to preserve vision. Your doctor may recommend vitrectomy surgery in the following cases
There are two main types of surgery used to treat diabetic retinopathy. In laser treatment, a laser beam is used to the retina to close or shrink abnormal blood vessels. It helps prevent or improve vision loss caused by macular oedema. It can reduce the risk of bleeding caused by diabetic retinopathy. Vitrectomy is a microsurgical procedure to remove the gel-like substance called vitreous from the eye. It can be used to relieve traction on the retina, to clean intraocular haemorrhage or to remove damaged tissue in the retina. Before the operation, your ophthalmologist will give you information about what to expect from the operation and answer any questions you may have. During the surgery, your eyes will be numbed and your eyelids will be kept open. Your doctor will use a microscope and other special instruments to perform the surgery. Laser treatment is usually quick and painless. Vitrectomy is a slightly more complicated procedure and takes between 30 minutes and 2 hours depending on the case.
Diabetic retinopathy treatment price varies depending on the underlying cause and the operation to be performed. The treatment plan to be created by our specialist ophthalmologist depending on the detailed examination results may vary from person to person.
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