81. Diabetic Retinopathy Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the most visually threatening and dangerouscondition a diabetic may have to deal with. It has the potential to cause http://www.lowvision.org/diabetic_retinopathy.htm

Diabetic Retinopathy Low Vision Problem in the Diabetic Richard L. Windsor, O.D., F.A.A.O. Laura K. Windsor, O.D., F.A.A.O. Published in Vision Enhancement Journal Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in the United States for patients age 20 to 74. Diabetes can affect vision in a variety of ways. Vision loss occurs commonly from two major problems proliferative diabetic retinopathy and macular edema. Both are treatable with laser if detected early, but laser treatments may also create additional vision problems for the diabetic patient. Visually impaired diabetics have specific needs to be addresses in the low vision examination. Diabetics must be able to see to fill insulin syringes and take oral medications. They need to see to test their blood sugar. Diabetics need to read labels on food containers to control their intake of carbohydrates. Diabetics, additionally, may have neuropathies affecting their feet. If the patient is unable to see his or her feet, care by their physician, podiatrist or family may be needed to monitor the health of their extremities. Glare and the loss of contrast sensitivity need to be addressed. Fluctuating Vision Diabetics often experience fluctuations in their vision related to changes in nearsightedness or farsightedness caused by ups and downs in their blood sugar. As blood sugar changes, the shape of the human crystalline lens changes. Before prescribing eyeglasses for a diabetic patient, doctors frequently retest the patient on another day to test for these fluctuations.

82. Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the eye s caused by longterm diabetes.It can cause blindness. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/001212.html

Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Chronic Pain Erectile Dysfunction GERD Diabetes ... High Tech Health Top Features Bipolar Disorder Resources Sleep Skin Cancer Migraines ... Diabetes Health Organizer Resources Healthscout News 3D Health Animations Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Drug Information Drug Search Drug Interactions Image Database Pill Identifier Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Medical Health Encyclopedia Diabetic retinopathy Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Diabetic retinopathy Definition: Diabetic retinopathy is progressive damage to the eye's retina caused by long-term diabetes. It can cause blindness. Alternative Names: Retinopathy - diabetic Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age Americans. People with both type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes are at risk for this condition. The likelihood and severity of retinopathy increase with the duration of diabetes and is likely to be worse if your diabetes is poorly controlled. Almost all people who have had diabetes for more than 30 years will show signs of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to blood vessels of the retina. In the earlier and less severe type (non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy), the existing blood vessels become porous and leak fluid into the retina, which leads to blurred vision.

83. NIHSeniorHealth: Diabetic Retinopathy - Table Of Contents diabetic retinopathy Table of Contents. What is diabetic retinopathy? Causes andRisk Factors; Symptoms and Detection; Treatment; Frequently Asked Questions http://nihseniorhealth.gov/diabeticretinopathy/toc.html

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Skip Navigation Accessibility enhancement features require Javascript Site Index Main Menu Diabetic Retinopathy What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. It occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina in the back of the eye. A healthy retina is necessary for good vision. (For more, click below on "Next Page.") ... Privacy Last updated: 08 June 2005

85. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Diabetic Retinopathy Bascom Palmer Eye Institute of the University of Miami School of Medicine isrecognized as one of the world s finest and most progressive centers for http://www.bpei.med.miami.edu/site/disease/disease_diabetic.asp

Select text size Diabetic Retinopathy What is diabetic retinopathy? What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy? How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed? Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented? ... Other vitreo-retinal sources What is diabetic retinopathy? A person with diabetes is at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy among other ophthalmic disorders. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in young and middle-aged adults today. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater their chance of developing diabetic retinopathy. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) NPDR, also known as background retinopathy, is an early stage of diabetic retinopathy and occurs when the tiny blood vessels of the retina are damaged and begin to bleed or leak fluid into the retina resulting in swelling (diabetic macular edema) and the formation of deposits known as exudates. Many people with diabetes develop mild NPDR often without any visual symptoms. Normal Retina Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy PDR carries the greatest risk of loss of vision and typically develops in eyes with advanced NPDR. PDR occurs when blood vessels on the retina or optic nerve become blocked consequently starving the retina of necessary nutrients. In response, the retina grows more blood vessels (neovascularization). Unfortunately these new vessels are abnormal and cannot replenish the retina with normal blood flow.

86. Diabetes Tutorial diabetic retinopathy is shown here on funduscopic examination. http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/WebPath/TUTORIAL/DIABETES/DIAB009.html

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87. Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by complications of diabetes.Everyone with diabetes will develop diabetic retinopathy. http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Diabetic_retinopa

88. What's New: Diabetic Retinopathy Preferred Practice Pattern: American Academy Of Detailed evidencebased recommendations for treatment by stage of retinopathywith and without macular edema and contains an extensive discussion of http://www.aao.org/aao/education/library/ppp/dr_new.cfm

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89. Guidelines On The Care Of Diabetic Nephropathy, Retinopathy And These complications include diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy and foot problems A summary of guidelines for patients at risk for diabetic retinopathy is http://www.aafp.org/afp/971115ap/zoorob.html

90. Diabetic Retinopathy - Eye Care Health Guide Overview of diabetic retinopathy. diabetic retinopathy is the most commoneye disease in persons with diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy? http://www.umm.edu/eyecare/diabetic.htm

var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Eye Care Health Guide Eye Safety... Eye Disorders... Common Eye Disorders ... Index Related Resources Within UMM Dept. of Ophthalmology University Laser Vision Center Translate using Google to Spanish German French Italian Portuguese Eye Care Diabetic Retinopathy What eye problems are often associated with diabetes? Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as complications. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Diabetic eye disease can often be treated before vision loss occurs. All people with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Diabetic eye diseases include: diabetic retinopathy cataract glaucoma Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease in persons with diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In some people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid, while in others, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes may result in vision loss or blindness. Diabetic retinopathy cannot be completely avoided, but the risk can be greatly reduced. Better control of blood sugar level slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy.

91. Retinopathy, Diabetic Most patients with diabetes mellitus will develop diabetic retinopathy. diabetic retinopathy can be divided into three stages http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0798.html

Retinopathy, diabetic DESCRIPTION: Noninflammatory retinal disorder characterized by retinal capillary closure and microaneurysms. Retinal ischemia leads to release of a vasoproliferative factor stimulating neovascularization on the retina, optic nerve, or iris. Most patients with diabetes mellitus will develop diabetic retinopathy. It is the leading cause of new cases of legal blindness among Americans between the ages of 20-64. Diabetic retinopathy can be divided into three stages: Background diabetic retinopathy Preproliferative diabetic retinopathy Proliferative diabetic retinopathy System(s) affected: Nervous Genetics: N/A Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Approximately 6.6% of the population between ages 20-74 has diabetes Approximately 25% of the diabetic population has some form of diabetic retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy accounts for approximately 10% of new cases of blindness each year Predominant age: Peak incidence of Type I, juvenile onset diabetes mellitus, is between the ages of 12-15 Peak incidence of Type II, adult onset, between the ages of 50-70 The incidence of diabetic retinopathy is directly related to the duration of diabetes In children less than 10 years of age, it is unusual to see diabetic retinopathy, regardless of the duration of diabetes

92. Introduction: Diabetic Retinopathy - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to diabetic retinopathy as a medical condition including symptoms,diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/d/diabetic_retinopathy/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Diabetic Retinopathy Next sections Basic Summary for Diabetic Retinopathy Prevalence and Incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy Prognosis of Diabetic Retinopathy Types of Diabetic Retinopathy ... Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy Next chapters: Cataracts Glaucoma Diabetic Lens Osmosis Diabetic Nephropathy ... Feedback Introduction: Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy: Retinal eye problems are the more serious eye problem for diabetics. In fact, retinopathy is so common in diabetics that it has its own name: either "diabetic retinopathy" or the worst form "proliferative diabetic retinopathy" (PDR). These are a long-term side effect of diabetes, particularly from long-term high blood sugars, but can also be present at diagnosis, especially for Type 2 diabetes . Retinopathy risks increase the longer you have had diabetes , and are thus uncommon in temporary conditions like gestational diabetes Diabetic Retinopathy: This disorder can result from diabetes. It happens when small blood vessels stop feeding the retina properly. In the early stages, the blood vessels may leak fluid, which distorts sight. In the later stages, new vessels may grow and send blood into the center of the eye, causing serious vision loss. In most cases, laser treatment can prevent blindness. It is very important that people with diabetes have an eye exam through dilated pupils every year.

93. Retina Disease, Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute is a leader inthe treatment of retina disease including diabetic retinopathy. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/eye/patient_info/diabetic.asp

Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic Retinopathy treating retina disease at The Cleveland Clinic Cole Eye Institute What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a retina disease that is a complication of diabetes caused by changes in the blood vessels of the eye. The retina is a nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and helps send images to your brain, similar to film in a camera. When blood vessels in the retina are damaged, they may leak fluid or blood, and grow fragile, brush-like branches and scar tissue. This symptom of diabetic retinopathy can blur or distort the images that the retina sends to the brain. What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy? There are usually no symptoms of background diabetic retinopathy, although gradual blurring of vision may occur if macular edema is present. You may never notice changes in your vision, and serious diabetic retinopathy can be present without any symptoms. Ophthalmologists at the Cole Eye Institute recommend that all patients with diabetes undergo regular eye examinations to check for retina disease. How is diabetic retinopathy treated?

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95. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 8, Ch. 99, Retinal Disorders Vascular retinopathies include hypertensive retinopathy, diabetic The firstsigns of diabetic retinopathy are often venous dilation and small red dots http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section8/chapter99/99a.jsp

96. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Diabetic Retinopathy In Ch. 234, Retinal diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina as a result of diabetes. The bestway to prevent diabetic retinopathy is to control the diabetes and keep http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec20/ch234/ch234h.html

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97. Unite For Sight's Global Forum For Parents - Diabetic Retinopathy, Unite For Sig diabetic retinopathy is a condition among diabetics where the blood vessels atthe back of the eye become weak and burst. http://www.uniteforsight.org/parents/retinopathy.php

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98. AllRefer Health - Diabetic Retinopathy (Retinopathy - Diabetic) diabetic retinopathy (Retinopathy Diabetic) information center covers causes,prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, http://health.allrefer.com/health/diabetic-retinopathy-info.html

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100. Diabetic Retinopathy And Other Eye Complications Of Diabetes - Patient UK If you have diabetes, have your eyes checked regularly. Retinopathy (damage tothe retina) is a common complication of diabetes. If left untreated, it can http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/27000262/

Diabetic Retinopathy And Other Eye Complications of Diabetes If you have diabetes, have your eyes checked regularly. Retinopathy (damage to the retina) is a common complication of diabetes. If left untreated, it can get worse and cause some loss of vision, or blindness in severe cases. Good control of blood glucose and blood pressure slows down the progression of retinopathy. Treatment with a laser, before the retinopathy gets severe, can often prevent loss of vision. Glaucoma and cataracts are more common in people with diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy? What is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (just called diabetes from now on) occurs when the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood becomes higher than normal. There are two main types of diabetes - Type 1 and Type 2. See separate leaflets called ' Type 1 Diabetes ' and ' Type 2 Diabetes' for more general information about diabetes. What is the retina? The retina is made up from special cells called rods and cones which line the back of your eyes. Light enters your eye and passes through the lens which focuses the light onto the retina. Messages about what you see are then passed from the cells in the retina to the optic nerve, and on to the brain. There are many tiny blood vessels next to the retina which take oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the retina. What is retinopathy?

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