Every person who has diabetes is at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. This condition occurs when prolonged periods of elevated blood sugar interrupt blood flow to the tiny blood vessels in the retina. These vessels weaken, swell, and leak fluid onto the small piece of tissue at the back of the eye. The damage incurred…
We are at the prime time of year to be completely engrossed in holiday planning. However, as your Central Florida eye specialist, Dr. Croley is here to remind you that your long-term vision is a matter of importance all through the year. November is Diabetic Eye Disease Month, and we have a lot to talk…
There are times in life when we may have loved being the center of attention. Usually, as we transition from childhood to adulthood, the comfort level that we have with all eyes being on us diminishes. For many adults, health conditions put them right at the center of it all. In the healthcare field, all…
For those who aren’t familiar, diabetic eye disease is actually several serious eye conditions that affect people with diabetes, including: Diabetic retinopathy – Causes changes to retinal blood vessels which can distort vision; it is the most common cause of vision loss in diabetics Diabetic macular edema — DME is a consequence of diabetic retinopathy that causes…
