Retinas play a critical part in your overall eye health. With office locations in Washington, DC, Gaithersburg, Shady Grove, Damascus, and Rockville, MD, the team at Visionary Eye Doctors in specializes in comprehensive patient care. We diagnose and treat retinal conditions like diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, floaters, and more.
For retinal care in Maryland and DC, Visionary Eye Doctors is the name to know – call us at (301) 591-1763 or contact us online.
Visionary Eye Doctors in Washington, DC, and Maryland are experts in diagnostic testing, managing, and treating diabetic retinopathy. With advanced technology, including our state-of-the-art imaging techniques, we identify changes in your eye and recommend the best treatment for diabetic retinopathy that’s right for you.
You can depend on us to provide the highest quality care to prevent or stop vision loss caused by diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is the leading cause of vision loss in adults aged 20–74 years. An estimated 30.3 million people have diabetes — including people with type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, and more than a third of those show signs of retinopathy.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the blood vessels in the retina. These weakened or damaged blood vessels cause swelling or fluid leakage in the back of the eye, which distorts your vision.
There are two types of diabetic retinopathy: nonproliferative and proliferative.
Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include:
In most cases, there are no symptoms of early diabetic retinopathy. Your sight may not be affected until the condition is severe.
Retinopathy develops over time, so an annual eye exam each year is important. If you have a more severe case of retinopathy, more frequent eye exams may be necessary. Call us to speak with one of our doctors if you show the symptoms of retinopathy listed above.
The best treatment for diabetic eye disease will depend on which part of the eye is affected.
Depending on the specific issues with your retina, our doctors may recommend one of the following laser treatments:
Diabetic retinopathy may result in several other critical ocular complications:
Diabetes medication and healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce your risk factors for diabetes or manage the disease. Diet, exercise, healthy weight maintenance, and giving up smoking are all vital steps to control diabetes. Some steps to prevent diabetic retinopathy include controlling and monitoring your blood sugar level (glucose levels), blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.
It’s also important to have regular comprehensive eye exams. Yearly dilated eye exams are the most effective thing you can do to prevent eye problems or vision loss. If you are diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, early treatment can halt further vision problems.
For those seeking exceptional care in eye health, Visionary Eye Doctors offers a top choice. With some of the most renowned eye health specialists in the United States, our team of board-certified ophthalmologists is equipped with the latest advancements in eye surgery, providing treatments that set industry standards for safety and efficacy. Whether you require routine eye exams or complex surgical treatment, you can trust the expertise and compassionate care at Visionary Eye Doctors. Join the countless patients who have chosen Visionary Eye Doctors for their eye care needs. Your vision is our priority.