Diabetic retinopathy can be minimized with a combination of blood sugar control and routine eye exams. Even with optimal medical care, the prevention of retinal damage is not always quaranteed. Routine screenings offer the best hope for early detection of diabetic retinopathy. People with type I daibetes should have a complete exam within five years of being diagnosed and then every year after that. Those with type II diabetes should have an exam yearly starting at the time of their diagnosis.
Research continues to be done to find new therapies for retinopathy.
Your doctor can provide you with information about the latest medications being used. He can also supply refferral to an ophthalmologist that specializes in diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes mmake suer to keep your medical records up to date and inform your doctor immediately when there is any change in your vision. Inc. PageWise makes no representations about the content published on this site. PageWise hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, and user agrees that all such use is at its own risk.