What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetic Retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage these blood vessels, leading to vision problems and potentially blindness.

In the early stages, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. The primary cause of diabetic retinopathy is chronic high blood sugar levels due to diabetes.


Types

1. Non – Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy – It is the milder form of diabetic retinopathy and is usually symptomless

2. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy – This is the most advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy and it refers to the new and abnormal blood vessels in the retina.

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Symptoms

  • Blurred vision
  • Fluctuating vision
  • Dark or empty areas in your vision
  • Difficulty seeing colors
  • Vision loss
  • Spots or dark strings floating in your vision (floaters)

Causes

  • Duration of diabetes: The longer you have diabetes, the greater the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.
  • Poor blood sugar control: Keeping your blood sugar under control helps reduce the risk.
  • High blood pressure and high cholesterol: These conditions also increase the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
  • Pregnancy: Pregnant women with diabetes can be at higher risk for diabetic retinopathy.
  • Tobacco use: Smoking can increase the risk of diabetic retinopathy.

Homeopathy Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Homeocare International offers Constitutional Homeopathy Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy. Homeopathy treatment is effective in treating Diabetic Retinopathy. Control of diabetes and blood pressure is important. homeopathy plays a great role in the treatment of retinopathy either proliferative or nonproliferative. With the proper homeopathic treatment, one can diminish and eliminate proliferative retinopathy and neovascularization and decrease the risk of neovascular glaucoma. It is also quite useful in patients in whom surgery is deferred especially patients with hypertension, very old age, severe diabetes, etc.

Constitutional Homeopathy Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

Constitutional Homeopathy Treatment at Homeocare International for Diabetic Retinopathy are selected based on a thorough evaluation of the patient’s symptoms, medical history, and overall health. Our expert homeopathy doctors prescribe constitutional Homeopathy Treatment to treat blurred vision, floaters, bleeding in the retina, for vision problems due to liver dysfunction or digestive issues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Diabetes impairs the glucose metabolism process in your body that causes a build-up of sugar in your blood, which makes your blood thicker. This can slow down blood circulation in your body, reducing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to your eyes. Over time, it can cause vision loss.
Yes. Uncontrolled blood sugar can result in the formation of cataract.
Yes, in fact this is the most important sign of diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness for diabetic people. This disease is more prevalent among Americans.
The retina is a light-sensitive layer of the eye, functioning to translate images into electrical impulses for the brain. The retina plays a vital role in providing vision.

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