High blood glucose and high blood pressure from diabetes can hurt all parts of eye.

Retina: lining at the back of the eye
Vitreous gel: jelly like fluid filling the back of the eye
Lens: front of the eye
Optic nerve: connects the eye to the brain

Preventing Diabetic Eye Problems
·  Check your blood glucose every day
·  Have your retina examined once a year
·  Ask your eye care professional to check for signs of cataracts and glaucoma 
·  Follow healthy eating plan
·  Be active at least 30 minutes most days
·  Take your medicine as directed
·  Check your feet for cuts, blisters, sores, swelling, redness, 
   or sore toenails
·  Control your blood pressure and cholesterol
·  Do not smoke
·  Visit your primary care doctor regularly

Macular degeneration is known as a deterioration or breakdown of the macula, the small area in the retina at the back of the eye that allows you to see fine details clearly. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in people over 65 years of age. There are several forms of macular degeneration, but the fastest growing form is age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Two types of AMD
Dry (atrophic): most common form of AMD caused by aging and thinning of the tissues of the macula
Wet (Exudative): The “wet” form of AMD results when abnormal blood vessels form underneath the retina at the back of the eye 

Diagnosing AMD
Your ophthalmologist can perform a simple eye exam and take special photographs of the eye called fluorescein angiography to find abnormal blood vessels under the retina.

Retinal detachment occurs when the retina is pulled away from its normal position causing blurred vision. This is a very serious problem, almost always resulting in blindness if not treated and can be caused by these factors:
·         Nearsightedness 
·         Previous Cataract surgery 
·         Glaucoma 
·         Severe injury
·         Previous retinal detachment in other eye
·         Family history of retinal detachment 
·         Weak area in your retina which can be detected by your Ophthalmologist

Treatments at 
Mid Valley Retina Center
Laser Surgery
Intravitreal Injections
Surgeries for Diabetic Retinal Problems
Surgeries for Macular Hole
Treatments for retinal tears include laser surgery or cryotherapy (freezing), both of which cause little or no discomfort. Retinal detachments require surgery to return the retina to its proper position.

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