Joel L. Pelavin, MD, PC
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is a condition in which chronically elevated blood sugar levels damage the retinal blood vessels. One consequence is leakage of serum into the retinal tissue leading to thickening and blurred central vision which is termed diabetic macular edema.
Another more severe result is the proliferation of abnormal new blood vessels on the surface of the retinal with possible intraocular hemorrhaging and retinal detachment.
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Normal Retina |
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy |
If detected early enough, both of these conditions respond to retinal laser treatment. It has been shown that good control of the blood sugar levels either delays or prevents the severe consequences of diabetic retinopathy. In cases of massive intraocular hemorrhage or retinal detachment, intraocular microsurgery may salvage vision
Retinal Laser Surgery
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