Diabetic Retinopathy

What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by diabetes and affects the retina, which is the nerve layer that lines the back of the eye. The retina is responsible for sending visual images to the brain. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to blurry vision, which progresses to blindness when left untreated. It can also lead to swelling which makes vision even worse for diabetic sufferers.
 

​​​​​​​What are the symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?

• Blurred vision
• Dark strings or spots that float in your vision
• Difficulty in seeing well at night
• Fluctuating vision
• Inability to properly identify colors
• Loss of vision
   

How is Diabetic Retinopathy diagnosed?

Eye examination
An eye examination may be carried out to diagnose and detect issues and abnormalities.