Lasers - Diabetic Retinopathy?
If uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to an eye disease called Diabetic Retinopathy – which can lead to blindness. You must have a comprehensive dilated eye examination every year even if you have no symptoms.
An immediate eye exam is in order if you recognize yourself below:
You have had Type 1 diabetes for a year or more and have not had an exam in over a year
You have Type 2 diabetes and have not had an exam in a year or longer
You have a child with diabetes who has reached puberty
You are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant and have diabetes
The study shows that in patients with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy focal macular grid therapy by Argon green laser facilitates improvement of visual acuity as it causes a regression of macular edema, while eyes without such treatment continue to have progressive visual loss due to persistent macular edema. In patients with proliferative retinopathy combined focal and scatter Argon green laser therapy improves the visual acuity and facilitates regression of neovascularization and macular edema. Further, it reduces the chances of severe visual loss due to vitreous hemorrhage, tractional retinal detachment and rubeotic glaucoma.
Please call us for more information about Diabetic Retinopathy. To arrange for an appointment with the Doctor please call us now at 044-28471414, or 044-28473434.
