Leaking in the back of the eye can form deposits called exudates, or even vitreous hemorrhages. Areas of ischemia lead to the proliferation of many abnormal blood vessels. Traction retinal detachment, as well as neovascular glaucoma could also be observed by examination. Diagnosis is mostly done by fluorescein angiography. Treatment with laser surgery is sometimes advisable.
Ophthalmologists sometimes recommend Vitrectomy.
To prevent complications, this condition should be recognized at an early stage to prevent loss of vision. Sometimes the problem can affect only one eye, or can sometimes affect both eyes. It is often seen in people who have developed Type I or Type 11 diabetes and is associated with other diabetic problems such as polyneuropathy, kidney failure, heart trouble, coronary artery disease, and other complications of diabetes. The best prevention of these complications is tight control of the blood sugar in order to keep it within a normal range. Chronically high sugars lead to more complications.