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Diabetic Retinopathy - Frequently Asked Questions

Last Updated on Nov 21, 2020
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Q: Which doctor should be consulted for Diabetic Retinopathy?

A: Your general practitioner should refer you to an ophthalmologist or an eye doctor.

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Q: How can I protect my eyes from the effects of Diabetes?

A: 

  • Keep your blood sugar under control by adjusting your diet and taking medications as advised by your doctor
  • Keep your blood pressure and cholesterol under control
  • Exercise regularly
  • Get a regular check up with an Ophthalmologist, at least once a year

Q: Can Diabetes make me blind?

A: Diabetic retinopathy, if untreated can lead to blindness. However, if detected on time, damage to the retina can be controlled with proper treatment.

Q: How long does it take for Diabetic Retinopathy to develop?

A: In patients of Type I DM, screening for Diabetic Retinopathy is generally started after 5 years of diagnosis. However, in patients of Type II DM, screening is started immediately on diagnosis.

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kelkar

Examination is not prevention. the article dose not answer the question it posed in the heading, How to prevent Diabetic Retinopathy?

mihir1978

Here is a good site to know more about diabetic retinopathy

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