What is diabetic eye disease?
Diabetes is a condition that involves high blood sugar (glucose) levels. This can affect many parts of the body, including the eyes. One of the most common diabetic eye diseases is diabetic retinopathy, which is also a leading cause of blindness in American adults.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy includes several conditions that affect the light-sensitive layer of tissue on the back of the eye, known as the retina. This tissue is responsible for capturing light and passing on images to the brain.
When the retina doesn’t get enough blood, new blood vessels grow. These tend to be weak and can leak blood, which can cause vision loss or blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy can also cause vision loss when fluid leaks into the macula, the part of the retina that is responsible for the sharp, central vision. The leakage of fluid can lead to swelling of the macula (macula edema) and blurred central vision.
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
At Puente Hills Eye Care Center, we offer all the latest diagnostic imaging and treatment options for diabetic retinopathy. After completing a comprehensive evaluation, we provide customized treatment plans for our patients. We offer the latest advances in diabetic retinopathy, including intravitreal injections and laser treatment.