Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment Care

Question by titacabreros: What is the best treatment for diabetic retinopathy? Like retinal detachment!?

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Answer by kuna
Yoga,exercise and walking is the best method.

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Question by eshalini: laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy?
currently my mother was diagnose of having diabetic retinopathy of which going for Pan Retina Laser Photocoagulation, recommended for 3 times session for both eyes. Through my reading i found out that the treatment for an individual will be within 3 to 4 times. My question after the 3 or 4 times of treatment, how ofter the patient need go for treatment i.e 6 months once?

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Answer by Scrappy P
I have been Diabetic for 19 years, and also suffer from Retinopathy. I see my eye doctor every six months, and at that time he decides whether I need more or not.

It depends a lot on how well your mother’s Diabetes is under control really. If she watches her diet, and keeps her blood sugars under good control, she may need it only once a year, or every two years for that matter.

I had my first session about 4 years ago, and think I have had 3 or four since. Hope that helps.

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Question by mari s: Treatment for diabetic retinopathy: how long is recovery time?
Employee with very problematic attendance history says she is scheduled for treatment of diabetic retinopathy–treatment of bleeding or to fix it. Assuming true, what’s a realistic length of time to expect her to be absent from work?
She also says that perhaps she has partially detached retina. Wouldn’t that be an emergency requiring immediate treatment? Or am I wrong on that? Recovery time?

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Answer by matador89
In mild cases, treatment for diabetic retinopathy is not necessary. Regular eye exams are critical, though, to monitor any progression. Strict control of blood sugar and blood pressure levels can greatly reduce or prevent diabetic retinopathy.
In more advanced cases, treatment is recommended to stop the damage of diabetic retinopathy and prevent vision loss.
I add a link which discusses this subject.

http://www.stlukeseye.
com/Conditions
/DiabeticRetinopathy.asp

Detached retina is a serious eye condition that almost always leads to blindness if not treated promptly. The retina is the light-sensitive tissue that lies smoothly against the inside back wall of the eye. Underneath the retina is the choroid, a thin layer of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from this underlying layer of blood vessels. Unless it is surgically reattached, permanent vision loss can result.

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD) is a common condition which occurs in about 75 per cent of people over the age of 65. As people get older the vitreous, a jelly-like substance inside the eye changes. This can cause Posterior Vitreous Detachment. Many people are not aware that they have developed PVD but some notice symptoms such as floaters or flashing lights. Floaters can take many forms from little dots, circles, lines, to clouds or cobwebs. Sometimes people experience one large floater which can be distracting and make things difficult to read. Unfortunately at the moment nothing can be done medically for this condition, usually people find that the symptoms calm down after about six months and people do eventually get used to living with the floaters. The brain tends to adapt to the floaters and eventually is able to ignore them, so they then only become a problem in very bright light. However, as the subject is an employee, this is not likely to be related due to the normal occurrence in over 65’s.
In all cases when specific medical information is required, you would be advised to consult a doctor or ophthalmologist

I add a link which discusses both conditions

http://www.emedicine.
com/oph/topic410.htm

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My mother is about 45 yrs old, she is suffering from Diabetes for 22 yrs. She is going very weak and thin day by day. Her weight is about 35 kg or less. We can’t afford expensive treatment like Insulin, expensive devices. Her eyesight is also very weak and bones also. If somebody has some suggestions or treatments, pls answer (we are in India)

I might be a diabetic and a lot of people in the diabetes section are talking about hypo treatments. What are they?