Diabetic EyeCare - Retinopathy

Colorado Springs & Pueblo, CO

Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that impacts the eyes. As the blood vessels that nourish the retina begin to deteriorate, they have a tendency to leak fluid or blood, develop brush-like branches, or get larger. Once the leaking fluid or blood damages or scars the retina, the light or the image sent to the brain becomes blurry. Using laser surgery technology, the doctor focuses the laser on the damaged retina where the laser's energy heat stops the bleeding by sealing the blood vessels.

The doctor can also treat Diabetic Retinopathy by removing the blood-filled portion of the eye and replacing it with a clear artificial solution. People who have had diabetes for a long time have a higher risk of developing this eye condition. If you are diabetic, it's very important to have your eyes examined regularly by an experienced ophthalmologist and to report any change in vision immediately.