Diabetic Retinopathy
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The most common cause of blindness in working-age adults in the Western World.
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Diabetes can affect the entire body, including the eyes, kidneys, heart and brain.
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Dr. Pandya says ‘you can lose your toes to diabetes, and your eyes are no different’.
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Anyone with diabetes can suffer from blindness, especially if his or her blood glucose and blood pressure is uncontrolled.
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Whenever blood flow to the Retina is compromised from diabetes and high blood pressure, the vital tissues of the Retina are subject to damage from a lack of oxygen and nutrients.
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The lack of oxygen and nutrients to the Retina may lead to formation of new blood vessels that are likely to ‘break open’ and cause bleeding within the Vitreous gel.
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Effectively, uncontrolled diabetes and associated diabetic retinopathy often leads to blindness.
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We strongly urge all of Our Patients to seek a primary care physician to help manage their diabetes and high blood pressure.
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Our goal is to maximize your vision and improve your quality of life
