Eye Conditions

Diabetic Retinopathy

NEI Healthy Vision Month (May 2004) focus on Diabetic Retinopathy - click here to learn more

Diabetic retinopathy occurs as a result of high blood sugar, and can cause blindness if left untreated.  It affects the eye primarily by damaging the blood vessels of the retina.

Signs and Symptoms

• Having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes puts you at risk

• No early signs

• Loss of central vision when reading or driving

• Loss of the ability to see color

• Blurriness of vision

• Family history of Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetes

Treatments and Prevention

• Laser photocoagulation

• Vitrectomy

UIC Specialists
Norman Blair,MD
Michael Shapiro, MD
Any Vitreoretinal Specialist

Treatment Clinic/Service
VItreoretinal Service

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor.