Diabetic retinopathy jama

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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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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 All patients should receive an eye examination at baseline. Patients with pre-existing ophthalmologic disorders (e.g., diabetic or hypertensive retinopathy) should receive periodic ophthalmologic exams during combination therapy with alpha interferon treatment. Any patient who develops ocular symptoms should receive a prompt and complete eye examination. Combination therapy with alpha interferons should be discontinued in patients who develop new or worsening ophthalmologic disorders.
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.
Avatar m tn I was made aware of the need for an annual eye exam for diabetic retinopathy. I initially started getting an eye exam annually with an ophthalmologist specializing in retina issues. I saw him for several years. He used the dilation drops for the eye exam. While he is a well recognized specialist in our city and is an associate professor at the university, the exam seemed a little on the crude side. Each year he would make a hand sketch of what I believe were the blood vessels in the retina.
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 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 f tn Normal to a certain extent. I have retinopathy, and a severe case of afterimages (photostress). This is actually how I first started noticing something wasn't right.
Avatar f tn Your story is very common almost normal for treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy PDR . First of all your FA, OCT and eye exam will not be normal. You have diabetic retinopathy almost assuredly background DR and your PDR is inactive. Laser doesn't "cure" you it can just for a time stop progression. Laser works by killing tissue and creating scars so you have laser marks and scars inside your eye.
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 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 what was the Pan Retinal Photocoagulation (PRP) done for? Diabetic proliferative retinopathy is the most common problem. 2. When was it done? 3. Do you have any other eye problems? 4. was this the first eye done? Does the second eye also need PRM 4. Your age.
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.
Avatar n tn I am 36 weeks pregnant and have developed retinopathy in my left eye. I would love to hear about other diabetic women and their pregnancy experiences since everyone I know has no idea what I am talking about. Please give me some advice, support, whatever I am kind of freaking out. My dr. says delivery could cause blindness.
Avatar m tn Hello I am writing on behalf of my husband. He is a type 2 diabetic and has developed really bad rentinopathy in both eyes. He has had some treatment in the past and now needs to have further surgery. Because of some medical conditions he has been unable.to work for over a year, so we do not have money for the surgery. The doctor that he has been seeing in colorado won't do it because he still owes them money from before.