Are there treatments for diabetic retinopathy?
Early stage diabetic retinopathy usually does not need treatment but should be monitored by the doctor closely. Further development of leakage can be treated by laser surgery to slow leaking vessels. The Eye Clinic of Sandpoint provides on-site laser treatment. The best treatment is regular eye exams to detect problems early before they become serious. The doctor recommends an eye exam yearly with a visit sooner if you are having vision troubles. Dry Eye and Allergies What is dry eye? We call the lack or diminished production of tears to keep the eye comfortable dry eye. A common question patients ask is “My eyes always water, how can I have dry eye?”. Normal tears have 3 parts: An oily part responsible for smoothing the tear surface and reducing evaporation, a mucus part helping to spread the liquid part evenly, and the liquid, watery part that is responsible for cleansing on the eye. Overproduction of the liquid part of tears does not help to keep the eye as lubricated as all 3 parts
