Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of Diabetes that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to light sensitive tissues that are at the back of the eye. This disease can develop if you have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes along with a long history of high blood sugar levels.
This condition may lead to blindness if it is left untreated. Early blindness due to Diabetic Retinopathy is usually preventable with proper check – ups and guidance.
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
- Fluctuation vision
- Seeing floaters or dark spots
- Impaired colour vision
- Loss of vision
- Poor night vision
Causes
- Prolonged high glucose levels
- High cholesterol
- Regular smoking
- High blood pressure
- Pregnancy
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.
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