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1. Detached and Torn Retina

A retinal detachment is a very serious problem that almost always causes blindness unless treated. The appearance of flashing lights, floating objects, or a gray curtain moving across the field of vision are all indications of a retinal detachment....

Wednesday, 04 April 2007

2. Diabetic Eye Disease

The most common cause of blindness among people with diabetes is a disease called Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy. As diabetes damages the blood supply to the eye new vessels form. These vessels are fragile and prone to bleeding. Vigorous...

Thursday, 09 October 2008

3. Diabetic Eye Disease Treatment

The most effective and well-studied treatment is laser surgery of the retina. The earlier the diagnosis is made, the more effective the treatment. With more advanced disease, loss of central or peripheral vision are possible even with laser...

Thursday, 09 October 2008

4. Diabetic Eye Exams

An examination by an ophthalmologist (eye physician) is necessary to detect and treat diabetic retinopathy. The doctor will need to dilate your pupil which will temporarily blur your your vision (this resolves within hours). Anyone with diabetes...

Thursday, 09 October 2008

5. Diabetic Macular Edema

The most commonly associated eye disease is swelling of the macula (that part of the retina that allows us to perform detailed tasks such as reading and recognizing faces). As the macula swells, the ability to distinguish details and contrast...

Thursday, 09 October 2008