What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Can patients with Diabetic Retinopathy have normal vision?
This is a micro vascular abnormality detected in the retina of any patient with a long standing Diabetes, say abound 10-15 years. It must be remembered that it is the duration of Diabetes that is significant, however controlled the blood sugar may be. Yes, thats the danger, as it is a silent disease that can be detected only by a thorough retinal examination. Visual impairment occurs only in the late stages. It is now recommended Diabetic must have a Retinal examination done. There is no cure as such but early detection & laser treatment does help control the damage preserve vision.
