Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by diabetes-related microvascular changes.

Symptoms

• •Blurred vision
• •Floaters
• •Dark spots
• •Vision loss

Stages

Diagnosis

• ✓Fundus exam
• ✓OCT
• ✓Fluorescein angiography
• ✓HbA1c control

Treatments

• →Glycemic control
• →Anti-VEGF (ranibizumab)
• →Laser photocoagulation
• →Vitrectomy

Risk Factors