Diabetic retinopathy is a disease of the retina, the thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that sends messages to the brain. At our office, we provide diabetic retinopathy diagnosis and monitoring for our patients throughout the greater Minneapolis area. Our experienced staff can help you better understand your condition, available treatments, and the everyday steps you can take to help preserve your site.
Diabetic retinopathy occurs when blood sugar levels rise as a result of diabetes. This causes oxygen delivery to the cells of the retina to decrease and tiny blood vessels to suffer damage. High blood pressure can also increase the risks associated with diabetic retinopathy. Our Minneapolis-area staff will help you better understand how lifestyle choices that reduce blood sugar and blood pressure can help preserve your site for the long-term.
Typically, vision loss is the only symptom of diabetic retinopathy. If you have diabetes, it is important to have your eyes checked every year. This can help prompt early detection and treatment.
Diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed only through an eye exam performed by a training eye care professional. Again, regular checkups are important as they can help detect diabetic retinopathy before severe vision loss occurs.
Specific treatment programs will depend on the severity of the disease's progression. In minor cases, healthier lifestyle choices may be suggested. When the disease involves a more dramatic affect on vision, surgery, laser treatment, or medications may be necessary. If you are found to have diabetic retinopathy, Dr. Conrad and his staff in the Minneapolis area will perform a through examination and discuss treatment options available to you.
If you would like to learn more about our practice providing diabetic retinopathy diagnosis and monitoring in the Minneapolis area, contact Acclaro Eye Care today.
Acclaro Eye Care
200 Village Center Drive
Suite 300
North Oaks, Minnesota 55127
Telephone: 651.484.EYES (3937)
Fax: 651.482.0896