Diabetic retinopathy has become a very common term. With the increasing rate of CKD and diabetes patients the rate of Diabetic retinopathy is also kissing the sky.
In most cases, doctors find that patients come in a delayed state that makes the treatment and rescue process more complex. So, in this blog, Dr. Sourabh Shah, Best Diabetic Retinopathy Surgeon in Kalaburagi, have tried to answer a few of the frequently asked questions that will help you to understand the basics of Diabetic retinopathy.
FAQ 1: What is Diabetic retinopathy?
In the case of a diabetics patient, there always remains a high chance of vessel and tissue damages in the retina. Such kind of damages is termed Diabetic retinopathy.
FAQ 2: Who is at the higher risk of Diabetic retinopathy?
People with high blood pressure, smokers, people who consume alcohol on regular basis, people having heart diseases are at a higher risk of this disease. Some people think that non-insulin deponent diabetic patients are out of the risk of Diabetic retinopathy but in actual they are too under the risk. However, the severity of this disease remains a bit higher in the case of insulin-dependent diabetes.
FAQ 3: is there any warning sign that can alert you about the onset of Diabetic retinopathy?
Here you have to be disappointed a bit. Because, there are no specific symptoms that may warn you about this disease at an earlier stage. Only you can find out the occurrence of this disease at the final stage that is the vision loss. So the only way to prevent this disease is to check your glucose level regularly and do regular eye checkups.
FAQ 4: Could you have Diabetic retinopathy even if your diabetic level is under control?
The answer is yes. But, no need to panic. As mentioned earlier apart from tracing your blood glucose level does regular eye checkups. Also, keep your blood pressure level under control. Regular eye check-ups will help you to find out any damages happening to your optical nerves. As a consequence, you can control them at the early stages and lower the chances of vision loss.
FAQ 5: Can mild Diabetic retinopathy lead to vision loss?
Yes, it can. The truth is in the case of mild Diabetic retinopathy the effect remains the same but it only affects the small blood vessels of your eyes. In case these affected small vessels are situated in the central area of your eyes then fluid leakage from these areas can also cause vision loss. So no matter if it’s mild or acute, you should always remain cautious. “Precaution is better than cure” is the key action for Diabetic retinopathy.
FAQ 6: Is vision loss due to Diabetic retinopathy reversible?
Not at all. Only you can retain the remaining percentage of your vision with proper care. Even laser surgery can’t revert your vision. But yes, laser surgery offers good results to retain the remaining vision.
FAQ 7: What treatment options are available for Diabetic retinopathy?
It’s better to say no treatment is available. Rather you can go with control and management strategy.
Go with intensive glucose control, optimal blood pressure control, serum lipid control. These strategies work well in terms of inhibiting the progress of Diabetic retinopathy.
Another important thing you should keep in mind that no medications are available for this disease. Even aspirin does not work in such cases. As a surgical option laser surgery can give you a bit of hope but only up to an acceptable level, not the complete cure or reverting of loss vision.
FAQ 8: Is laser surgery for Diabetic retinopathy too expensive?
If you compared it to the normal treatment process for other types of vision-related issues then it might seem a bit expensive. But in case you compare it with serious eye surgeries then the expense is almost similar. The only thing you have to keep in mind that you might have to opt for such surgeries for more than one time. From this aspect, we can say this treatment process is going to be a bit expensive. But the hard truth is there is no other option left in case you are diagnosed with Diabetic retinopathy.
So, without wasting time, try to implement the mentioned precautionary strategies in case you are a diabetic patient.
If you or a loved one need help for diagnosis, or treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy, consult the Best Diabetic Retinopathy Surgeon in Kalaburagi at Kamal Eye Hospital