Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should be consulted for Diabetic Retinopathy?

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

2. How can I protect my eyes from the effects of Diabetes?

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

3. Can Diabetes make me blind?

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

4. How long does it take for Diabetic Retinopathy to develop?

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.

Published on Jun 22, 2011
Last Updated on Nov 21, 2020

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