Tears are necessary to keep our eyes moist and health. This helpful video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology will help answer questions and explain common eye diseases and treatments.
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy can refer to a variety of problems involving blood vessels in the eye. This helpful video from the American Academy of Ophthalmology will help answer questions and explain common eye diseases and treatments.
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Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy PDR
With PDR, blood vessels in the retina close, preventing adequate blood flow. The retina responds by trying to grow new vessels. However, these new abnormal vessels do not provide proper blood flow, and can bleed and lead to scar tissue, which may cause the retina to wrinkle or detach. Learn more at http://www.geteyesmart.org. -
Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR)
With nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR), damaged blood vessels in the retina begin to leak fluids, including small amounts of blood, into the retina. Sometimes, deposits of fats may leak inside the retina. These deposits are called hard exudates. Get more information at http://www.geteyesmart.org. -
Fluorescein Angiography for Diabetic Retinopathy
With fluorescein angiography, a small amount of yellow dye is injected into your arm and circulates throughout the blood vessels in your body. A special camera takes pictures of the retina. Blood vessels affected by NPDR will show up in the images, as well as areas of abnormal leakage or ischemia. Learn more at http://www.geteyesmart.org. -
Fluorescein Angiography for Diabetic Retinopathy
With fluorescein angiography, a small amount of yellow dye is injected into your arm and circulates throughout the blood vessels in your body. A special camera takes pictures of the retina. Blood vessels affected by NPDR will show up in the images, as well as areas of abnormal leakage or ischemia. Learn more at http://www.geteyesmart.org. -
Panretinal Photocoagulation PRP
Panretinal photocoagulation is a laser treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy. The laser is applied to the peripheral retina. This shrinks the blood vessels, often prevents them from regrowing, and decreases the chances of the blood vessels bleeding into the vitreous or causing a retinal detachment. More information at http://www.geteyesmart.org.
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