DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

Diabetic retinopathy is a disorder of the blood vessels in the retina of patients with diabetes mellitus. Diabetic retinopathy first manifests itself slowly over the years as background retinopathy, which is the early stage of diabetic retinopathy. At this early stage, tiny blood spots or fatty deposits appear on the retina.

Laser treatment is used to seal or remove abnormal leaking blood vessels. Laser treatments are usually carried out in an outpatient setting. They do not require special preparation or hospitalisation.

Advanced cases with vitreous bleeding into the eye and scar tissue formation require a procedure called vitrectomy together with other surgical procedures. Early detection through eye examination and treatment is key to successful treatment.