Diabetic Retinopathy: A Serious Sight-Threatening Complication of Diabetes (1)

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Diabetic Retinopathy Causes, Symptoms,
Diagnosis, and Treatments
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Causes Of Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by uncontrolled
diabetes, where high blood sugar wreaks havoc on
the delicate blood vessels in the retina. These
sugar spikes can weaken and block the vital
pathways that keep your vision clear, leading to
serious eye complications.
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Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms
Early Symptoms None. Later Symptoms Blurry
vision, floating spots in your vision,
blindness. Diagnosis Dilated eye
exam. Treatment Injections, laser treatment,
surgery.
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Test Treatment
Retinal Exam
Intravitreal Injections
Ultrasonography
Laser Surgery
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Fluorescein Angiography
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Retinal Exam
A retinal examination with Dr. Desai utilizes
advanced, specialized equipment to provide a
comprehensive evaluation of your retinal health.
Depending on your needs, the exam may include a
series of diagnostic tests along with a detailed
dilated retinal examination to accurately assess
and address any retinal conditions.
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Intravitreal Injection
Intravitreal injections are used to treat retinal
swelling and bleeding from various diagnoses.
Multiple injections may be needed over several
months to obtain the best outcome. Dr. Desai will
discuss your specific plan during your visit.
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Ultrasonography
Occasional it may not be possible to directly
visualize your retina due to things such as
cataracts or bleeding. In these instances, Dr.
Desai will utilize ultrasonography to obtain an
indirect view of your retina.
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Laser Surgery
Laser retinopexy is a precise treatment for
managing retinal swelling and bleeding caused by
various conditions. In some cases, multiple
sessions may be required to achieve the best
results. Dr. Desai will provide a tailored
treatment plan and discuss it with you during
your visit.
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What is OCT?
Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is used to
obtain a cross-sectional image of your retina to
aid in the diagnosis and treatment your retinal
disease. It is similar to a small CT or MRI scan
of the eye.
Intravitreal injections are used to treat retinal
swelling and bleeding from various diagnoses.
Multiple injections may be needed over several
months to obtain the best outcome. Dr. Desai will
discuss your specific plan during your visit.
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What is Fluorescein Angiography
Fluorescein angiography captures detailed images
of retinal blood vessels using a safe dye
injected into the bloodstream. This dye is unique
to eye imaging and differs from those used in CT
or MRI scans.
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Dr. Ankit Desai, MD OPHTHALMOLOGIST
15905 S Frederick StSuite 105Plainfield, IL
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