In the early stages of diabetic retinopathy, your eye doctor will probably
just keep track of how your eyes are doing. Some people with diabetic
retinopathy may need a comprehensive dilated eye exam as often as every 2
to 4 months.In later stages, it’s important to start treatment right away — especially
if you have changes in your vision. While it won’t undo any damage to your
vision, treatment can stop your vision from getting worse. It’s also
important to take steps to control your diabetes, blood pressure, and
cholesterol.Injections. Medicines called anti-VEGF drugs can slow down or reverse
diabetic retinopathy. Other medicines, called corticosteroids, can also
help.
just keep track of how your eyes are doing. Some people with diabetic
retinopathy may need a comprehensive dilated eye exam as often as every 2
to 4 months.In later stages, it’s important to start treatment right away — especially
if you have changes in your vision. While it won’t undo any damage to your
vision, treatment can stop your vision from getting worse. It’s also
important to take steps to control your diabetes, blood pressure, and
cholesterol.Injections. Medicines called anti-VEGF drugs can slow down or reverse
diabetic retinopathy. Other medicines, called corticosteroids, can also
help.
Laser treatment. To reduce swelling in your retina, eye doctors can use
lasers to make the blood vessels shrink and stop leaking.
Eye surgery. If your retina is bleeding a lot or you have a lot of scars in
your eye, your eye doctor may recommend a type of surgery called a
vitrectomy.
