Diabetic retinopathy treatment depends on the stage of development. The treatment is usually suggested as below-
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Diabetic retinopathy is a serious condition that can cause vision loss if not treated on time. Pristyn Care provides optimal treatment for diabetic retinopathy at all stages. We leverage the techniques as required to address the patient’s concern. The treatment options include anti-VEGF and steroid injections, laser treatment, and vitrectomy.
Pristyn Care has a highly experienced team of ophthalmologists who are well-trained in treating diabetic retinopathy. We have our own clinics and partnered hospitals across India to make the treatment easily accessible for every patient. Our treatment centers have modern infrastructure and top amenities that are essential to provide optimum care to each patient.
With us, you can rest assured knowing that you will get the best-in-class treatment for diabetic retinopathy at cost-effective prices. You can give us a call and schedule your consultation with our eye specialists.
Diabetic retinopathy is usually detected during a comprehensive eye examination that includes the following-
This test is not sufficient to identify the damage done by diabetic retinopathy. Fundus photography captures the considerably larger areas of the fundus. It creates photo documentation of the central and peripheral retina, optic disc, and macula.
All these examinations are done to check the retina and look for early signs of diabetic retinopathy, such as-
Once an individual is diagnosed with diabetes, he/she is more carefully screened for diabetes-related conditions, such as diabetic retinopathy, diabetic glaucoma, retinal detachment, diabetic macular edema, etc.
Depending on which treatment the eye specialist has suggested, the preparation steps may slightly differ. No specific preparation is required for injections that are given to slow down the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
The instructions given to the patient prior to vitrectomy are somewhat similar to laser treatment. Common guidelines are-
The laser treatment involves treating the newly formed abnormal blood vessels at the back of the eye. The laser helps to stabilize the new blood vessels as they are weak and stops the bleeding that prevents the vision from getting worse.
Laser treatment takes place in the following steps-
To achieve optimal results, more than one session of the treatment will be required. The treatment is done on an outpatient basis and the patient is discharged after 2-3 hours of observation.
The potential risks and complications associated with laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy are-
If your sight gets worse after the treatment, you should see the doctor immediately.
Either anti-VEGF or steroid injections are given to the patient to slow down the progression of diabetic retinopathy. The treatment takes place in the following steps-
Usually, the injections are given once a month to stabilize the vision. Later, the frequency is reduced based on the progression rate.
This method can increase the risk of blood clot formation, which can lead to heart attack or stroke. In the case of steroids, there is a potential risk of increased eye pressure which can lead to glaucoma.
The surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy involves removing some or all of the vitreous humour from the eye. It is recommended if a large amount of blood has collected in the eye or there is extensive scar tissue that can or already has caused the retinal detachment.
The surgery includes the following-
The entire procedure takes around 1-2 hours, depending on the severity of the condition. As the surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, the patient is discharged on the same day.
The chances of complications with vitrectomy are not that common. The risks usually depend on the age of the patient and other medical problems. Some risks and complications that may occur are-
Immediately after the treatment, you will feel slight discomfort and mild pain in the eye. When you wake up, the vision is likely to be blurry and take several days to stabilize.
There will be some side effects, such as blurry vision, sensitivity to light, eye pain, irritation, bleeding in the eye, floaters, watery or dry eyes, infection, etc. The doctor will give you specific instructions and prescribe medications to resolve these temporary side effects.
Typically, surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy takes around 40 to 60 minutes. The average time is around one hour, depending on how long the anesthesia takes to numb the eyes. The duration may also differ if additional treatment is being performed.
Diabetic retinopathy surgery or vitrectomy cost in India ranges from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 80,000 approximately. The cost differs for each patient depending on the severity of the condition and the presence of other conditions. To get an estimate, you can call Pristyn Care and talk to our medical coordinators.
Yes, Pristyn Care accepts all health insurances and we also provide assistance to patients with diabetic retinopathy treatment. Our medical coordinators will gather the respective documents and assist you in the approval and claim process to make the entire treatment journey hassle-free for you.
At Pristyn Care, the success rate of diabetic retinopathy is more than 95%. We have highly experienced ophthalmologists who are well-trained to perform the surgery with precision, thereby improving the success rates.
Yes, diabetic retinopathy can recur even after surgical treatment as the underlying cause of the condition cannot be cured. If you fail to manage diabetes even after surgery, the condition can progress again.
Yes, we provide free post-surgery follow-up consultations to all our patients. You only need to contact our medical coordinators and they will schedule your follow-up appointment at your convenience.
The role of early treatment of diabetic retinopathy is crucial to preventing severe vision problems. In the advanced stages, especially Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, the vision is already affected to a great extent and it is not possible to reverse the damage. The surgical treatment stops the progression of the disease and prevents vision loss.
Early treatment is also beneficial in cost aspects. Getting Anti-VEGF or steroid injections are cost-effective than laser treatment and vitrectomy.
Besides laser treatment and vitrectomy, diabetic retinopathy can also be treated by injecting a medication into the eye directly. There are two types of medications that can be given through injections.
If diabetic retinopathy is not treated on time, the damage to the blood vessels in the retina continues to worsen the condition. As the blood and fluid from the vessels leak into the vitreous humour, the retina gets further damaged, and the chances of developing macular edema increase.
The narrowing of the retinal arteries reduces the retinal blood flow and causes dysfunction of the neurons of the inner retina. Gradually, the damage reaches the outer retina disrupting the visual function and blood-retinal barrier, which protects the retina from toxins and immune cells present in the blood. The base membrane of the retinal blood vessels becomes thick and capillaries degenerate, causing microscopic aneurysms.
As the already present blood vessels cannot function properly, new blood vessels start to form in the retina. But due to lack of oxygen, the growth is improper and the vessels become fragile. Without treatment, the blood vessels bleed into the vitreous humour destroying the retina and making the vision cloudy. The fibrovascular proliferation sometimes also leads to retinal detachment. And the abnormal blood vessels can lead to neovascular glaucoma if the growth is in the anterior chamber of the eye.
All these conditions can lead to permanent vision loss or blindness. Thus, seeking proper treatment for diabetic retinopathy is critical for preserving vision.
The recovery from diabetic retinopathy treatment slightly varies depending on the technique used.
The full recovery after laser photocoagulation treatment can take several weeks, depending on the patient’s healing abilities. After surgery, there will be some temporary side effects, such as discomfort, blurred vision, dark spots, etc.
These effects can also take up to a week to go away on their own. If they persist, you should see your ophthalmologist to address these problems.
Vitrectomy is recommended for patients with severe diabetic retinopathy. After the surgery, the eyes will be swollen for several days. The post-op recovery instructions will depend on whether additional treatments were performed in combination with vitrectomy or not. For example, if the retinal detachment is also treated during vitrectomy, you will be asked to keep your face down for several days to allow the bubble to settle in the right position.
The complete recovery will take around 4 to 6 weeks. Throughout this time, you will have to follow the doctor’s advice strictly.
Listening to the doctor’s advice will ensure that there are minimal chances of post-surgery complications and that the healing is also quick.
If you are expecting that diabetic retinopathy treatment will address all eye problems at once, then you are mistaken. The treatment will restore vision to what it was before the onset of diabetic retinopathy.
It can take several weeks to months for the vision to restore completely. However, if your vision was significantly damaged, the treatment cannot undo the damage. Even after treatment, you will have to follow the doctor’s instructions to control and manage diabetes and prevent the condition from recurrence.