Diabetic retinopathy, a type of diabetic eye disease, is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Despite this, almost 40% of people with diabetes don’t get an annual eye exam. But ...

Diabetes is a systemic disease, which means it affects many organs, including the heart, blood vessels, nerves, kidneys and ...

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision changes and vision loss. There are four stages of diabetic retinopathy based on the findings of a dilated eye exam. Diabetic retinopathy ...

If you have diabetes, you should already be aware of the danger of diabetic retinopathy. This unfortunately common complication can lead to eyesight issues and, in extreme cases, even blindness. It ...

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of adult blindness in the U.S. One of the greatest barriers to prevention is access. All diabetic patients are asked to visit an eye care provider for an ...

February 7, 2012 — The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research (DRCR) Network is a network of community- and academic-based ophthalmologists that has been conducting clinical research related to ...

On behalf of our sponsors at the American Society of Retina Specialists, Everyday Northwest’s Nicole DeCosta spoke with ...

You may not notice any vision changes with background diabetic retinopathy. Treatment isn’t necessary, but improving blood sugar management can help prevent this complication from getting worse. In ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...

Diabetic retinopathy involves damage to the eye’s retina due to high blood sugar levels in the body. It is a common complication of diabetes, affecting millions of people with both type 1 and type 2 ...