Retinopathy associated with diabetes mellitus.

A degenerative eye disorder in which small blood vessels in the retina initially leak and subsequently become blocked. Very fragile new vessels develop, but they ultimately bleed and cause scarring.

Diabetes eye disease, damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. May result in loss of vision.

Anyone with diabetes is at risk to develop diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar associated with diabetes can damage blood vessels in the retina causing deposits to form blind spots and floaters in your field of vision. Early symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy include double vision and difficulty reading or doing close work.

A major cause of blindness in diabetics. High blood sugar in diabetics causes the blood vessels in the retina to swell and leak blood and damage the retina, the light-sensitive part of the eye.

leading cause of blindness among individuals of working age; caused by complications associated with diabetes in which blood vessels of the retina become damaged and leak causing retinal swelling and the formation of deposits (non-proliferative or background retinopathy). The condition becomes more serious when new, weaker vessels form on the surface of the retina that can bleed into the vitreous causing severe visual impairment (proliferative retinopathy).

Disorder in which repeated hemorrhage results in permanent opacity of the vitreous humor; blindness may eventually result; occurs most frequently in individuals with long-standing, poorly controlled diabetes.

DR is a common complication of diabetes. Retinal blood vessels can break down, leak, or become blocked, affecting and impairing vision over time. Nearly half of all people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy during their lifetime, and risk increases with age and duration of diabetes. People with diabetes are encouraged to seek annual dilated eye exams.

These small hemorrhages and edema in the eye develop in the retina as a result of diabetes mellitus. Laser surgery and vitrectomy may be necessary for treatment.

Associated with diabetes, an eye disease that can lead to blindness.

Disease of the retina due to diabetes, resulting in impaired visual acuity and/or visual field reduction.

A condition due to changes in the blood vessels of the retina as a result of diabetes

A deterioration of retinal blood vessels in diabetic patients that can lead to vision loss.

Diabetic eye disease; damage to the small blood vessels in the retina. Loss of vision may result.

damage to the retina due to DM

is a disease in which the small blood vessels (capillaries) in the back of the eye (retina) may bleed or form new vessels. This condition usually occurs in people with long-standing diabetes. Regular eye examinations are an important part of diabetes management.

a condition associated with diabetes that causes retinal changes and hemorrhaging. More than 7 million of the 14 million Americans with diabetes will experience some degree of diabetic retinopathy, which is the most common diabetic eye disease. Nearly all individuals with Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes will experience some retinal changes 15 years after diagnosis of diabetes. One-fourth of these will experience severe diabetic retinopathy. About 10% of individuals with Type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes will experience severe diabetic retinopathy 15 years after diagnosis.

Changes in the back lining of the eye associated with diabetes mellitus. The early stage is background retinopathy (non-proliferative). This may advance to proliferative retinopathy, which includes the growth of abnormal new blood vessels (neovascularization) and accompanying fibrous tissue.

an eye disorder that is caused by diabetes that usually appears in stages and can lead to blindness; a complication of diabetes caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina

This condition occurs in diabetics when the blood vessels that nourish the retina leak and cause scar tissue to form. It is the leading cause of blindness among working-aged Americans. For more information, visit the American Diabetes Association Web Site.

changes in the retina seen in diabetes

This complication of diabetes is typically classified into two stages, Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) and Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR).

Diabetic retinopathy is a degenerative eye disease that occurs in people with diabetes. The condition can lead to severe vision loss or blindness if untreated.

is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina. It affects half of all Americans diagnosed with diabetes. (Read about " Diabetes")

Leaking of blood vessels within the retina, commonly found in diabetics, that can lead to retinal swelling, scarring, and retinal detachment. All of these abnormalities can be prevented in most cases if treatment is instituted early, before symptoms occur.

spectrum of retinal changes accompanying long standing diabetes mellitus.

Diabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina. It affects over four million Americans diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when the explosion of free radicals causes clogging and damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina. It is a progressive disease, and eventually, if enough of the retina is destroyed, total blindness may result.

when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye

A condition occurring from Diabetes where the retina shows signs of damage. Click HERE for more info.

Diabetes can cause damage to the arteries and veins in the retina. Hemorrhages and blocked blood vessels can occur. The loss of blood flow to parts of the retina, and the leakage of blood into the retina are causes of loss of vision. Laser treatment seals the leaking blood vessels, but scarring can leave blind spots. In time, repeated blood vessel breakage can lead to the loss of vision.

One of many ocular complications from the disease known as diabetes, in which permanent damage occurs to the tissue in the back of the eye (retina) and the blood vessels that nourish it.

A side effect of diabetes, it affects the blood vessels in the retina and can cause blurred vision and potentially blindness.

is a condition associated with diabetes in which high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the retina, the nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and helps to send images to the brain. The damage to retinal vessels is referred to as diabetic retinopathy.

A complication of diabetes that is triggered by damage to the blood vessels of the eye. Early diabetic retinopathy may not be noticable by the patient, but if left untreated may cause permanent vision loss. People with diabetes should have an annual dilated eye examination. Go to Top

Damage to the blood vessels in the retina due to diabetes.

Leaking of retinal blood vessels in advanced or long-term diabetes, affecting the macula or retina. Most people have no symptoms at first, but can develop blurred near vision, double vision, floaters, retinal/vitreous hemorrhages and metamorphopsia. In later stages, you can also suffer vision loss.

a disease of the small blood vessels of the retina of the eye. When retinopathy first starts, the tiny blood vessels in the retina become swollen, and they leak a little fluid into the center of the retina. The person's sight may be blurred. This condition is called background retinopathy. About 80 percent of people with background retinopathy never have serious vision problems, and the disease never goes beyond this first stage. However, if retinopathy progresses, the harm to sight can be more serious. Many new, tiny blood vessels grow out and across the eye. This is called neovascularization. The vessels may break and bleed into the clear gel that fills the center of the eye, blocking vision. Scar tissue may also form near the retina, pulling it away from the back of the eye. This stage is called proliferative retinopathy, and it can lead to impaired vision and even blindness

Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body's ability to use and store sugar and can cause many health problems. One, called diabetic retinopathy, can weaken and cause changes in the small blood vessels that nourish your eye's retina, the delicate, light sensitive lining of the back of the eye. These blood vessels may begin to leak, swell or develop brush-like branches. The early stages of diabetic retinopathy may cause blurred vision, or they may produce no visual symptoms at all. As the disease progresses, you may notice a cloudiness of vision, blind spots or floaters. Early treatment is important because once damage has occurred, the effects are usually permanent. It is important to have your eyes examined regularly by your doctor of optometry. This is especially true if you are a diabetic or if you have a family history of diabetes. Dry Eye The tears your eyes produce are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision. Dry eye means that your eyes do not produce enough tears or that you produce tears which do not have the proper chemical composition. There are other reasons for dry eyes, but often, it is part of the natural aging process.

a condition responsible for vision loss in some diabetics. Using low vision aids and or a CCTVs may help significantly.

Leaking of retinal blood vessels in advanced or long-term diabetes, affecting the macula or retina. Vision can be seriously distorted or blurred.

A complication of diabetes, due to high blood sugar levels, that causes damage to the vessels that supply blood to the back of the eye. The damaged vessels leak blood into the gel-like substance (vitreous) that fills the eye, resulting in clouded vision and potential blindness. All individuals with diabetes should have annual dilated eye exams with their eye care professional. All Doctors Vision Center optometrists and ophthalmologists are skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic eye disease.

an eye disease caused by diabetes. Diabetes damages the small blood vessels in the retina, which can lead to vision loss. (Ref: WebMD)

A complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye, which can affect vision. There may be bleeding from retinal vessels (non-proliferative retinopathy) or the development of new abnormal vessels (proliferative retinopathy)

Disease of the eye’s retina caused by diabetes. Can lead to blindness.

Diabetic retinopathy damages the tiny blood vessels that supply the retina. In the early stages of this disease-called non-proliferative or "background" retinopathy, the retinal vessels weaken and develop bulges that may leak blood or fluid into the surrounding tissue. Detailed Diabetic Retinopathy and Lasik Information

Sight-threatening changes in the retina due to diabetes

a consequence of unmanaged blood sugar levels in a person with diabetes whereby the retinal blood vessels are damaged causing destruction of the retina itself

Severe changes in the back of the eye, or the retina, caused by diabetes. These may include ongoing microaneurysms, retinal hemorrhages, or swelling in the central part of the eye (macula). The proliferative type involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the retina or at the optic disc with blood leaking into the jelly part of the eye (vitreous), or a detachment of the retina.

Eye disorder in diabetic patients caused by deterioration of the blood vessels of the retina; may result in blurred vision or retinal detachment

Injury to the retina's blood vessels by high blood sugar levels (see explanation from St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute)

A common complication of diabetes affecting the blood vessels in the retina. If untreated, it may lead to blindness.

A condition that occurs in people with advanced or long-term diabetes caused by damage to blood vessels in the retina. The vessels can then leak, resulting in damage to the retina as well as the macula in many cases. While the effects vary for each case, near vision is usually distorted, and parts of the visual field may be blurred or obstructed.

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Diabetic retinopathy is retinopathy (damage to the retina) caused by complications of diabetes mellitus, which could eventually lead to blindness. It is an ocular manifestation of systemic disease which affects up to 80% of all diabetics who have had diabetes for 15 years or more. Despite these intimidating statistics, research indicates that at least 90% of these new cases could be reduced if there was proper and vigilant treatment and monitoring of the eyes.