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Diabetic Retinopathy

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The Christian Eye Clinic
Eyecare With a Vision For Life located in Urbandale, IA

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What is Diabetic Eye Disease?

Long term, poorly controlled diabetes can affect the retinal blood vessels that leads to bleeding and gradual loss of vision.

What Are The Symptoms?

Symptoms of Diabetic Eye disease:

  • Early Diabetic Eye Disease is silent

  • Advanced stages include diminished vision and black floaters that can lead to blindness.

Is There A Way To Prevent Diabetic Eye Disease?

Avoid potential health risks which may result in diabetes.

  • Tightly controlled diabetes

  • Regular visits with Both Family Physician and Eye Care Professional

How Is Diabetic Eye Disease Treated?

The best treatment of Diabetic Eye Disease is Prevention.

You may also undergo:

  • Laser Treatment

  • Injection of AntiVEGF

    • Agents that shrinks bad leaking blood vessels

  • Vitrectomy

    • Surgical removal of Fibrous Adhesions inside the eye

DISEASES:

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Diabetic Eye Exam

Diabetic Retinopathy

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Cataracts

Cataracts

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Glaucoma Treatment

Glaucoma Treatment

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