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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.

 

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