Diabetes can cause various changes in the eye particularly in the retina. Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the leading cause of blindness in adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In some cases, blood vessels may swell and leak fluid. In some cases new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina.
Symptoms:
Blurred vision
Impairment of color vision
Floaters, or transparent and colorless spots and dark strings that float in the patient’s field of vision
Patches or streaks that block the person’s vision
Poor night vision
Sudden and total loss of vision
Causes:
High blood sugar.
Having too much sugar in your blood can damage your retina
High cholesterol
pregnancy
Smoking
For more information or to book appointment for Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Prayagraj, please contact Dr. Ashish Mitra at +91 8085309909 or write us at info@eyeclinicprayagraj.com