Diabetic Retinopathy
Approximately 14 out of 100 people in India suffer from Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes more commonly affects individuals over 50 years of age and is more severe in people have comorbidities such as Hypertension, Heart disease and increased cholesterol levels.
Eyequest Eye Care stands out for several reasons
Commitment to Patient Care
Eyequest Eye Care is committed to the well-being of its patients. They prioritize patient comfort and convenience throughout the screening and treatment process.
Accessibility and Location
Located strategically in Delhi/NCR, EYEQUEST Eye Care is easily accessible to individuals residing in the region.
Comprehensive Eye Care
Apart from diabetic retinopathy services, EYEQUEST Eye Care offers a wide range of eye care services, ensuring that all aspects of eye health are covered.
How Does Diabetes Affect The Eye?
People having Diabetes Mellitus can have visual symptoms such as blurry vision, dryness of eyes, frequent change in glasses and in extreme cases, they may suffer from total vision loss and a very painful eye.
What can we do prevent ocular symptoms?
Prevention is better than cure,always. So every diabetic patient must undergo a dilated detailed retina checkup, as soon as the disease is detected and then follow up as per the advise of the ophthalmologist. We, at EYEQUEST Eye Care, offer a comprehensive detailed examination of the eye so that a timely detection of Diabetic eye disease is made and appropriate treatment is given.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy ?
Diabetic retinopathy is when Diabetes affects the innermost layer of the eye which is called the Retina. A healthy retina is vital to have good vison. The early diabetic changes in the retina come up as bleeding spots in the retina. More severe diabetic retinopathy is when there is swelling in the retina called CSME, massive bleeding called Vitreous Hemorrhage or Sub HyloidHemorrhage. These can lead to loss of vision .
Can Diabetic Retinopathy be treated?
Absolutely! A timely detection and prompt treatment can result in restoration of vison. Treatment of diabetic retinopathy entails intraocular injections, lasers and in some cases, retinal surgery.
Dr. Abhishek Dave has experience of diagnosing and treating thousands of patients of Diabetic Retinopathy. We, at EYEQUEST Eye Care, provide state of the art facilities to diagnose and manage diabetic retinopathy in Delhi. If you are a diabetic, please visit us at EYEQUEST eye care for a complete eye check up. It is one of the best eye care facilities in Mayur Vihar, East Delhi and Delhi/NCR.