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Conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, transient blurring and changes in blood vessels of the retina can affect the eyes of diabetic patients. Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes when blood vessels nourishing the retina begin to deteriorate.
In the earliest stage of diabetic retinopathy, sight is not seriously affected and in 80% of diabetics the condition does not progress. If it does progress, straight lines, reading and close work may become blurred. It is important that diabetics have regular comprehensive eye exams to protect against the progression of diabetic retinopathy. It is important to keep blood sugar stable. Fluctuation in blood sugar can cause visual disturbances. When diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed, Dr. Croley will monitor or treat the type of diabetic retinopathy you have. The treatment may vary from periodic exams to laser treatments. The laser treatment. The laser treatment used to seal off the damaged blood vessels will not restore vision that is already lost due to diabetes, but will stabilize and stop the progression of the disease in the eye.
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