Diabetic retinopathy in emedicine

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Avatar m tn Only Lucentis has been approved for ophthalmic use and only for AMD NOT diabetic retinopathy. Although, these drugs seem to help diabetic retinopathy patients, they have yet to be FDA approved. Unfortunately the only options available to you are to pay out of pocket for the Avastin (see if your Dr.'s office can work out a payment plan) or go with the laser.
482543 tn?1248355421 I went in last weekend for my annual eye exam and my Dr dialates my eyes and takes pictures, well he told me I have hemorrhages in both eyes which is the start of Diabetic Retinopathy. He wants to see me back in 1 month to see if they have gone away or gotten worse and if they are moving closer to my macula? Does this go away? I though that when you have Diabetic retinopathy it gets worse and you usually go blind. I am terrified that I am going to go blind!
Avatar m tn That is something to consider. In the past 3 years I have had 4 different dilated eye exams, including the OCT as part of my screening for cataract surgery and subsequent laser surgery. At one point I had so many exams that I asked the cataract surgeon if I need to do my annual eye exam for diabetic retinopathy as well and he said no. So, I am not really concerned that I currently have issues, unless they are caused by an excessive number of dilated eye exams.
Avatar m tn Diabetics with high uncontrolled blood sugars can get diabetic retinopathy. When your vision starts to change, it is already severe. If left untreated diabetic retinopathy will keep getting worse. An Ophthalmologist can detect retinopathy after conducting a thorough eye exam.
Avatar m tn Too little details for such a complex problem. Avastin is used for many complications of diabetic retinopathy from bleeding from the retina, macular edema, and rubeotic vessels in the angle which can cause glaucoma. The standard treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy is pan retinal photocoagulation. Loss of vision is after laser is extremely rare. Is the elevated pressure in the eye being treated with glaucoma drops? Dr. O.
Avatar m tn yes i have diabetic retinopathy. i am interested in your opinion on this and my chances of success in my surgery that is scheduled for thur. oct. 15.
Avatar f tn I need to know if lazer treatments for diabetic retinopathy will cause dimming of the eyes? Everytime I have a treatment my sight get dimmer. I need to know if this is normal.
Avatar n tn My daughter has had type 1 diabetes for over 20 years and has diabetic retinopathy. After a series of bleeds and resulting laser surgery, she suffered a detached retina in one eye and underwent a total vitrectomy. Three days later, she could see nothing - the result, probably of an infection. She was treated with antibiotics and steroids, but her sight never fully recovered and now a fluorogram confirms that she has lost blood supply to approximately 25% of the retina.
Avatar f tn Non significant difference were present between interferon monotherapy and interferon plus ribavirin, while patients with diabetes and/or hypertension have shown a high frequency of retinopathy. The cotton wool spots were seen in all patients except one patient in group Ib who developed cotton wool spots and flame shaped haemorrhages at the posterior fundus. The retinopathy developed in some patients as unilateral (5/8) while in others (3/8) patients it was bilateral.
Avatar n tn If you have had diabetes for a long period of time you should get an annual diabetic retina screen to check for retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy has no symptom until damage to the eyes is severe. As diabetes86 stated, call your Optometrist.
344352 tn?1605238012 Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and the longer the duration of diabetes, the higher the risk. If her diabetes is well controlled (HbA1c <7%) there is a much lower chance of developing this problem. If caught early, treatment is excellent and it should be very manageable. Good luck.
1761834 tn?1315837826 In studies including a significant number of diabetic patients [5,7] diabetes mellitus has also been associated with retinopathy. Furthermore, improvement of retinopathy is delayed in hypertensive and diabetic patients after ending treatment [7]. This relationship emphasizes that IFN-induced retinopathy can result from physiopathological mechanisms in common with other retinopathies related to microvascular abnormalities.
Avatar n tn It seems that i can control the direction in which they move, because they only move when move when my eyes move and i see them best when i move my eyes up and down. Could this have anything to do diabetic retinopathy? Do you have any information?
Avatar f tn Then I turn my head to stare at something else like a wall and notices green spots (light) in vision when I blink. Is this after image that I'm seeing? Is this normal?
Avatar n tn I am taking my dad who has diabetes and high blood pressure, with diabetic retinopathy to san diego from las vegas nevada to see an eye specialist for his diabetic retinopathy. does anyone know if it is ok to fly on an airplane. because i don't want to bring his blood pressure up and make his eyes bleed more or again. if anyone knows it would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar m tn I have a blood test every few months and am told that after doctor has checked the results it is acceptable. They never tell me even though I have diabetic retinopathy and microalbuminia in my urine when I asked they said it was 170 whatever that means but when you are on metformin you don't need to measure.
Avatar f tn I Silicone oil in both eyes due to severe diabetic retinopathy. I had two unsussfull vitrectomies and had them redone with the silicone oil. After I had about 20/40 vision corrected in one eye with no peripheral vision at all. I am completely dark in my right eye but can still detect light. I developed a large very fast growing cataract and after removal had to have a tag laser a month later. I had almost instant results but within 24 hours my vision is blurry and cloudy again.
Avatar f tn Hello Dear, It seems your symptoms are due to the effect of diabetes on your eyes.Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and its complications may include:Blurred or distorted vision or difficulty reading.,floaters in your vision.,partial or total loss of vision or a shadow or veil across your field of vision. ,pain in the eye. You should maintain your blood glucose levels,and consult a diabetologist.Daily exercise and warm up will help increase insulin sensitivity and maintain your blood glucose.
Avatar f tn That is done for retinal neovascularization and large areas of non-perfusion which in tern is almost always diabetic proliferative retinopathy. If your retina was 'pierced" (strange term except when speaking of external trauma) is assume you have a retina tear or detachment. That requires "focal therapy" and yes a dark sport/light spot is often projected 180 degrees opposite the laser treatment and may last for several months. a PRP is 800-1200 or so laser spots.
1794638 tn?1345155061 In studies including a significant number of diabetic patients [5,7] diabetes mellitus has also been associated with retinopathy. Furthermore, improvement of retinopathy is delayed in hypertensive and diabetic patients after ending treatment [7]. This relationship emphasizes that IFN-induced retinopathy can result from physiopathological mechanisms in common with other retinopathies related to microvascular abnormalities.