How To Treat Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a type of eye disease that can sometimes happen as a result of diabetes. High blood glucose levels from diabetes can harm the blood vessels in the retina. These blood vessels, located at the back of the eye, may leak or become swollen; they could also close and disrupt or stop blood flow to the retina. Occasionally, diabetic retinopathy can cause abnormal growth of extra blood vessels in the retina. In the earliest stages, the condition often has no symptoms, but as it progresses, patients may notice blurred vision, spots or floaters in their visual field, blockages or blank areas in their vision, and difficulty seeing colors.