Category Archives: Diabetic Retinopathy

Introduction Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes that affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Pregnancy can influence the course of diabetic retinopathy, particularly in women who already have retinal disease before conception. The risk of progression depends on factors such as the severity of retinopathy at conception, duration of diabetes, blood-glucose control, and blood pressure. Pregnancy itself does not mean that a woman will necessarily develop diabetic retinopathy. However, because progression can…

Diabetes Can Steal Your Sight—Silently Did you know that diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of preventable blindness? The most alarming part? In its early stages, it often has no symptoms. You may be seeing perfectly well while diabetes is quietly damaging the tiny blood vessels of your retina. That's why every person with diabetes should have a comprehensive dilated eye examination at least once a year, even if their vision seems normal. Early detection can prevent up…