Diabetic Retinopathy: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment to Prevent Vision Loss se
What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic Retinopathy is an eye condition caused by long-term high blood sugar levels that damage the blood vessels of the retina (light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). It is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in people with Diabetes Mellitus . Causes Persistently high blood sugar levels Long duration of diabetes High blood pressure High cholesterol Pregnancy in diabetic women Smoking Types of Diabetic Retinopathy 1. Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) Early stage Blood vessels weaken and leak fluid or blood May cause retinal swelling (macular edema) Vision may remain normal initially 2. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) Advanced stage New abnormal blood vessels grow in the retina These vessels may bleed, causing severe vision loss Symptoms Blurred or fluctuating vision Dark spots or floaters Difficulty seeing at night Colors appearing faded Sudden v...