Diabetic retinopathy (DR) usually takes several years to develop. In many cases, it may take at least 5 years for the condition to develop after a diagnosis of diabetes. However, the onset, ...

Regular eye exams are important in detecting early signs of diabetic retinopathy to prevent vision loss. Since diabetic retinopathy doesn’t cause symptoms in its early stages, diagnostic testing can ...

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels damaging the blood vessels and eye tissue located at the retina. The condition occurs in patients with both ...

A new $3.3 million study from the University of Houston will be focused on finding ways to prevent blindness in diabetic and prediabetic patients. Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in ...

In addition to an eye exam, photographs of the fundus, or interior of the eye including the retina, may be helpful in diagnosing vessel damage. However, retinal photography should not replace a ...

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a ...

Diabetes is often called a silent disease and nowhere is this more evident than in the eyes. Many people assume vision problems occur only later in life, but diabetic eye damage can begin much earlier ...

Patients with diabetes face a host of potential health problems as they work to manage the chronic disease. Still, one concern that seems to weigh heavily is the risk of losing their sight through a ...

If you have a sweet tooth and are curious about how sugary foods impact your eyesight, it's important to know about diabetic retinopathy. This serious eye condition can get worse from a diet high in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . INDIANAPOLIS — APX3330, an investigational oral treatment for diabetic retinopathy, reduced the development of ...

Two large NIH-funded clinical studies have shown promising results that laser photocoagulation therapy prevents vision loss in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Results of the Diabetic Retinopathy ...