Can Diabetic Retinopathy Result In Complete Blindness?

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• Losing ones eyesight is the worst possible
  health outcome. Vision loss (partial or complete
  loss) can cause a severe impact on the quality of
  life and loss of independence. Many things might
  cause vision loss or increase the risk of total
  blindness. Visit the most accomplished Eye
  Hospital in Mumbai at Samarth Eye Care Clinic.
  Some of the significant factors affecting vision
  loss include
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Age-related macular degeneration
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Eye injury or accidental trauma
• In this blog, we will discuss the causes,
  symptoms, treatments, and prevention tips for
  diabetic Retinopathy and how to preserve your
  vision.

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What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

• It is a common disease associated with diabetes
  and features high blood sugar levels. According
  to the reports, diabetes is the seventh leading
  cause of death among people. But one can control
  its effects by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
  There are different types of diabetes.
  Unfortunately, each type possesses a risk of
  vision loss. Why?
• A diabetic body fails to regulate blood sugar
  levels, which cause damage to multiple organs and
  body system. The blood vessels supporting eye
  retina is a thin film of tissue at the back of
  the eye responsible for receiving visual
  information and transfer them to the optic nerve.
  Diabetes creates a risk of damaging those blood
  vessels and cause blindness.
• Diabetic Retinopathy occurs when these blood
  vessels leak blood and fluid. With time, the
  leakage causes swelling in the eyes and blurry
  vision.

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The Effects of Diabetic Retinopathy

• Diabetic Retinopathy affects an individuals both
  eye at the same time. The longer a person has
  diabetes, the higher the risks of developing the
  condition. People with high blood pressure and
  high cholesterol should also take preventative
  measures to avoid developing such eye condition.
• The initial symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy
  include
• Sudden changes in vision/cloudy or blurry vision
• Eye floaters and spots
• Double vision
• Eye pain
• Swelling in the eyes

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Treatment Options

• Eye Specialist in Mumbai provided by Samarth Eye
  Care includes
• Injections Medicated injections are injected
  inside the eyes to decrease inflammation and
  swelling. The needles stop the formation of new
  blood vessels and preserve the vision.
• Laser Treatments The laser beam targeted on the
  retina stops blood and other fluids from leaking.
  It also prevents other blood vessels from
  leaking, thus preventing blurry vision or
  blindness
• Eye Surgery Surgical procedures are recommended
  only in the advanced form of Diabetic
  Retinopathy. Through surgery, the retina
  specialist removes the gel-like fluid and
  replaces it in the back of the eye. Surgery is
  also advised to repair retinal detachment if the
  retina got detached in the back of the eye.

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Prevention

• Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and following all
  the preventative measures is the best way you can
  preserve your eyesight. Our eye surgeons
  encourage diabetic patients to
• Take prescribed medicines on time
• Stick to a healthy diet
• Control high blood pressure
• Avoid alcohol and smoking
• Although there isnt any specific diet to follow
  in diabetes, patients should strictly avoid junk
  food, sugary items, and processed food.
• To learn more on eye surgery, vision loss, and
  treatment options, visit Samarth Eye care and our
  Diabetic retinopathy treatment in Mumbai will
  look after your needs to provide you with
  standard and healthy vision.