Diabetic Retinopathy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is diabetic retinopathy?
- What are the stages of diabetic retinopathy?
- Who is at risk for diabetic retinopathy?
- How does diabetic retinopathy cause vision loss?
- Does diabetic retinopathy have any symptoms?
- What are the symptoms of proliferative retinopathy if bleeding occurs?
- How are diabetic retinopathy and macular edema detected?
- What is a fluorescein angiogram?
- How is macular edema treated?
- How is diabetic retinopathy treated?
- What happens during laser treatment?
- What is a vitrectomy?
- What can I expect after a vitrectomy?
- Are scatter laser treatment and vitrectomy effective in treating proliferative retinopathy?
- What can I do if I already have lost some vision from diabetic retinopathy?
- What research is being done?
- What can I do to protect my vision?
- Does controlling blood sugar slow the onset of diabetic retinopathy?
- What are some points to remember about diabetic retinopathy?
- Where can I get more information?