Diabetic Retinopathy
- General Information
Diabetic retinopathy is a disease that develops as a result of vascular damage caused by diabetes in the retinal layer at the back of the eye. The risk of occurrence increases with long-term and uncontrolled diabetes. It may not show symptoms in early stages, and can lead to vision loss as it progresses.
- Treatment Methods
- Treatment plan is made according to the stage of the disease.
- In early stages, regular follow-up and blood sugar control may be sufficient.
- In advanced cases, intraocular injections (anti-VEGF) and/or laser treatments can be applied.
- In advanced and complicated cases, vitrectomy surgery may be needed.
- Recovery Process
- Vision improvement after treatment depends on the stage of the disease.
- Intraocular injections are usually applied in series and require regular follow-up.
- Vision stabilizes over time after laser or surgery.
- Treatment success is closely related to systemic diabetes control.
- Advantages
- Vision loss can be prevented or slowed with early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
- The disease can be controlled with modern treatment methods.
- Serious complications can be prevented with regular follow-up.
- Limitations
- Diabetic retinopathy is not completely eliminated, it is controlled.
- Permanent vision loss can develop if treatment is delayed.
- Requires long-term and regular follow-up.