Diabetic retinopathy: How is it treated and what medications will help?

Treatment focuses on the early prevention of progression. This requires thorough treatment of diabetes and maintenance of normal blood glucose (blood sugar) and normal blood pressure.

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It is chosen between the methods according to the degree and extent of the damage.

Examples are laser therapy (LV laser coagulation), vitrectomy (removal of the vitreous and retinal treatment), or injection therapy with anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors) substances, or corticoids in the eye (preventing the formation of new valuable vessels).

Plus, medicines are given to improve blood circulation, prevent blood clotting, control pressure, and, of course, maintain a good blood sugar value and vitamins.

It is stated that treatment even in times of more severe disease is important for saving eyesight and preventing progression. It makes up to 90% reduction in total vision loss in diabetic retinopathy.

It is important to prevent and thus compensate for diabetes mellitus, to maintain proper blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as a healthy lifestyle, plenty of exercises, and a drinking regime. Do not drink alcohol or smoke.

It is also important to monitor and control your vision and observe changes in visual acuity. Plus preventive and screening examinations by a doctor.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth

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The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.

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