61. Diabetic Retinopathy Fact Sheet H O M E Large Type version of this page Return to Your Eyes and You DIABETICRETINOPATHY Your Questions Answered WHAT IS diabetic retinopathy? http://www.eri.harvard.edu/text/dr.text.html

H O M E Large Type version of this page Return to Your Eyes and You DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: Your Questions Answered You can scroll down through the entire document or click on any of the questions below to see the answer. What is diabetic retinopathy? What are the warning signs of diabetic retinopathy? Who is affected by diabetic retinopathy? How is diabetic retinopathy treated? ... What research is underway at The Schepens Eye Research Institute? WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY? A complication of diabetes mellitus, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in people ages 40 to 60 in the U.S. Diabetes is characterized by excessively high levels of glucose (blood sugar) in the blood, resulting from the body's inability to properly utilize certain food elements like sugar and starches. Diabetes manifests itself throughout the body and can cause kidney failure, heart disease, and blindness. While diabetes can affect many parts of the eye, its mostcommon manifestation takes the form of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue that lines the eye's back wall. There are two forms of the disease; nonproliferative (or background) retinopathy and proliferative retinopathy. Background retinopathy can be a precursor to the more serious proliferative retinopathy. With background retinopathy, the blood vessels in the retina change in diameter some shrink and others swell. This disturbs blood flow in the retina; it may lead to hemorrhaging or to restriction of vital blood supply in other areas. This condition is usually not sight-threatening, but it can be a warning sign of further damage and should be monitored carefully. Fortunately, in about 60% of diabetic patients with background retinopathy, the condition does not worsen.

62. Dia Care -- Fong Et Al. 26 (Supplement 1): 99 Inc. Position Statements Original Article. diabetic retinopathy. Donald diabeticretinopathy. NATURAL HISTORY OF diabetic retinopathy. http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/26/suppl_1/s99

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ... TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK SEARCH: [advanced] Author: Keyword(s): Year: Vol: Page: Extract of this Article PDF Version of this Article Similar articles found in: Diabetes Care PubMed PubMed Citation This Article has been cited by: other online articles Search PubMed for articles by: Fong, D. S. Klein, R. Alert me when: new articles cite this article Download to Citation Manager Diabetes Care by the American Diabetes Association, Inc. Position Statements Original Article Diabetic Retinopathy Donald S. Fong, MD, MPH Lloyd Aiello, MD, PHD Thomas W. Gardner, MD George L. King, MD George Blankenship, MD Jerry D. Cavallerano, OD, PHD Fredrick L. Ferris, III, MD and Ronald Klein, MD, MPH for the American Diabetes Association Abbreviations: INTRODUCTION TOP INTRODUCTION NATURAL HISTORY OF DIABETIC... RISK FACTORS AND TREATMENTS GLYCEMIC CONTROL BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL ASPIRIN TREATMENT LASER PHOTOCOAGULATION EVALUATION OF DIABETIC... SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS GUIDELINES References Diabetic retinopathy is the most frequent cause of new cases first two decades of disease, nearly all patients with type

63. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute - Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy. What is diabetic retinopathy? A person with diabetes is atrisk for developing diabetic retinopathy among other ophthalmic disorders. http://www.bpei.med.miami.edu/site/disease/disease_diabetic.asp

Diabetic Retinopathy What is diabetic retinopathy? What are the symptoms of diabetic retinopathy? How is diabetic retinopathy diagnosed? Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented? ... Other vitreo-retinal sources What is diabetic retinopathy? A person with diabetes is at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy among other ophthalmic disorders. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in young and middle-aged adults today. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater their chance of developing diabetic retinopathy. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy: non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) NPDR, also known as background retinopathy, is an early stage of diabetic retinopathy and occurs when the tiny blood vessels of the retina are damaged and begin to bleed or leak fluid into the retina resulting in swelling (diabetic macular edema) and the formation of deposits known as exudates. Many people with diabetes develop mild NPDR often without any visual symptoms. Normal Retina Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy PDR carries the greatest risk of loss of vision and typically develops in eyes with advanced NPDR. PDR occurs when blood vessels on the retina or optic nerve become blocked consequently starving the retina of necessary nutrients. In response, the retina grows more blood vessels (neovascularization). Unfortunately these new vessels are abnormal and cannot replenish the retina with normal blood flow.

64. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, A Proliferative Growth Of Abnormal New Blood Proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Proliferative diabetic retinopathycan be seen in the eye with an ophthalmoscope as neovascularization http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_complications/diabetes_eye_proliferative.php

Forums Contest Site Map Info Store Related Products Using Insulin Newsletter Get diabetes information by email! Archives Forum Visit our Diabetes Forums to discuss your concerns about diabetes. Complications Medications Alternative Therapy Eyes Feet ... Clinical Trials Eye Complications by John Walsh, P.A., C.D.E., Ruth Roberts, M.A. Changes At Diagnosis Background Retinopathy Preproliferative Retinopathy Proliferative Retinopathy Macular Edema Cataracts Causes Amsler Test Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy can be seen in the eye with an ophthalmoscope as neovascularization, a proliferative growth of abnormal new blood vessels. Neovascularization appears as a twisted collection of blood vessels and is quite dangerous because these vessels grow abnormally out of the retina into the clear vitreous gel. This abnormal growth of blood vessels can be seen in the center of this picture. Right above the center is an example of the vessels groeing out of the retina. Because vessels grow beyond the supporting structure of the retina, they are very prone to bleeding, especially when they occur near the disc, the area where blood vessels and nerves enter the eye. Any jerking motion or even a rise in the blood pressure can lead to a rupture of one of these abnormal vessels and cause an hemorrhage. Bleeding into the vitreous stops the transmission of light into the eye and may be noticed as red, grey, or black blots in the visual field. If bleeding is extensive, a rapid, painless blackening of vision occurs. Later, over a period of weeks, blood slowly clears from the vitreous cavity and vision returns. At that point, an ophthalmologist can start to see the retina and use laser treatments to close off these dangerous blood vessels.

65. Diabetic Retinopathy - MEDSTUDENTS-OPHTHALMOLOGY A review of parthogenesis, progression,diagnosis(types), differential diagnosis,complications and treatment of diabetic retinopathy. OPHTHALMOLOGY. http://www.medstudents.com.br/oftal/oftal5.htm

OPHTHALMOLOGY MIRELLE LANGIER BENCHIMOL Medstudents' Homepage Diabetic Retinopathy - Part 1 Introduction The retinal lesions of diabetes, known as diabetic retinopathy,are the leading cause of blindness in working age population. It is estimated that more than 8000diabetic patients become blind every year from retinal complications. Much of this blindness can be prevented if the retinopathy is detected early enough for treatment with laser photocoagulation. The aim of laser surgery is to prevent visual loss; thus, the optimal time for treatment is before the patient experiences visual symptoms. Unforunately, because visual loss is often a late symptom of advanced diabetic retinopathy, many patients remain undiagnosed even as their disease is causing severe retinal damage. As a result, many patients are examined only after the optimal time for treatment has passed. Providing timely laser surgery depends on improving the diagnosis of the asymptomatic diabetic patient through careful examination of the retina. Pathogenesis To understand the management of diabetic retinopathy, it is necessary to comprehend first its pathogenesis and clinical appearance. Normal retina vessels, including the capillaries, are impermeable to large molecules. By contrast, in the diabetical retina, the capillaries leak proteins, complex carbohydrates, and lipids. What causes the initial changes in the diabetic retina is unclear, although the effect of elevated sugar levels on the retinal capillaries may be important.

66. Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetes Complications. • Peripheral neuropathy. • diabetic retinopathy. Nearlyhalf of people with known diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy. http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/library/DS/00447.html

International Edition MEMBER SERVICES The Web CNN.com Home Page World U.S. Weather ... Special Reports SERVICES Video E-mail Services CNNtoGO Contact Us SEARCH Web CNN.com In association with: DIABETES AND ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Diabetes Complications Peripheral neuropathy Diabetic retinopathy INFORMATION CENTERS: Pick a category Health Centers Family Health Men's Health Women's Health Children's Health Seniors' Health Working Life Pain Management Condition Centers Immune System Allergy Alzheimer's Arthritis Respiratory System Cancer Endocrine System Digestive System Heart and Blood Infectious Disease Mental Health Note: All links within content go to MayoClinic.com Diseases and Conditions Diabetic retinopathy From MayoClinic.com Special to CNN.com Overview Diabetes affects your body from head to toes. This includes your eyes. The most common and most serious eye complication of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, which may result in poor vision or even blindness. Retinopathy is the medical term for damage to the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) that nourish the retina, the tissue at the back of your eye that captures light and relays information to your brain. These blood vessels are often affected by the high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes. Nearly half of people with known diabetes have some degree of diabetic retinopathy. The longer you have diabetes, the more likely it is you'll develop diabetic retinopathy. Initially, most people with diabetic retinopathy experience only mild vision problems. But the condition can worsen and threaten your vision. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of legal blindness among adults in the United States.

67. Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease generally associated withlongstanding diabetes. It is diabetic retinopathy. Reviewed by http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/diabeticretinopathy.htm

NetDoctor.co.uk Home News and features News Newsletter Features Encyclopaedia Diseases Examinations Medicines Premium services SMS services StayQuit thediet Health centres Allergy and asthma Children's health Depression Eczema ... All health centres Discussion and support Discussion forums Support groups Services Ask the doctor Find a hospital Search Medline Test yourself Information About NetDoctor Commercial opportunities NetDoctor.com Diabetic retinopathy Dr Caroline MacEwen , consultant ophthalmologist Prof Ian W Campbell , consultant physician, adult diabetes What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease generally associated with long-standing diabetes . It is a major cause of poor vision in the UK and, if left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. Diabetic retinopathy affects the back of the eye (A). (B) - Optic nerve. All three types of retinopathy (see below) can occur in connection with diabetes of all types, regardless of whether it is treated with insulin, by tablets or by diet alone. What causes diabetic retinopathy?

68. Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy. What is it? diabetic retinopathy is a complication Whathappens in diabetic retinopathy? The table below describes the http://www.hmc.psu.edu/healthinfo/d/retinopathy.htm

69. Diabetic Retinopathy | AOA diabetic retinopathy Eye Diseases, Diabetes is a disease that interferes withthe body s ability to use and store sugar and can cause many health problems. http://www.aoa.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=AOAstage&WebCode=DiabeticRetinopat

70. Disease Category Listing (450): Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Trials diabetic retinopathy. Virginia. Charlottesville;University of Virginia Comparison of retinal oxygen consumption http://www.centerwatch.com/patient/studies/cat450.html

Clinical Trials: Diabetic Retinopathy Virginia Charlottesville; University of Virginia Comparison of retinal oxygen consumption during hyperglycemia in normal subjects and patients with differing severity of diabetic retinopathy Back to Clinical Trials by Medical Areas Research centers specializing in this illness area Additional resources ... in this illness area This site is run by CenterWatch, a publishing company that focuses on the clinical trials industry. The information provided in this service is designed to help patients find clinical trials that may be of interest to them, and to help patients contact the centers conducting the research. CenterWatch is neither promoting this research nor involved in conducting any of these trials. Trial listing updated: May 26, 2004 at 2:36:53 PM Patient Resources: [ Trial Listing Notification Services Drug Directories About Clinical Research ... Patient Bookstore Professional Resources: [ Research Center Profiles Industry Provider Profiles Industry News Professional Resources ... Professional Bookstore General: [ Search Site Map Your Privacy CW World ... Home This site was developed in association with Illumina Interactive of Boston, MA

71. Diabetic Retinopathy And Other Eye Complications Of Diabetes - Patient UK Glaucoma and cataracts are more common in people with diabetes. diabetic retinopathyAnd Other Eye Complications of Diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy? http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=27000262

72. Diabetic Retinopathy Website - Patient UK diabetic retinopathy Website Patient UK. A directory patient information.diabetic retinopathy Website. Web www.diabeticretinopathy.org.uk http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc.asp?doc=26740111

73. AllRefer Health - Diabetic Retinopathy (Retinopathy - Diabetic) diabetic retinopathy (Retinopathy Diabetic) information center covers causes,prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs http://health.allrefer.com/health/diabetic-retinopathy-info.html

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74. AllRefer Health - Diabetic Retinopathy - Diabetes Pictures & Images (Diabetes Me You are here AllRefer.com Health Diseases Conditions Diabetes Pictures Images diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes. diabetic retinopathy. http://health.allrefer.com/health/diabetes-diabetic-retinopathy.html

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75. Diabetic Retinopathy - Visionchannel diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which longterm exposureto high glucose levels in the blood has damaged retinal blood vessels. http://www.visionchannel.net/diabeticretinopathy/

Home Search SiteMap Ask the Dr. ... Medical Store advertisement Diabetic Retinopathy Overview Risk Diagnosis Treatment CONDITIONS Amblyopia (lazy eye) Blepharitis Cataracts Color Vision Deficiency ... Refractive Errors Correction Retinal Detachment Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinopathy of Prematurity Skin Cancer of the Eyelids Tear Duct Obstruction RESOURCES Anatomy Basic Eye Exam Clinical Trials Links ... What Is an Ophthalmologist? What Is an Optometrist? What Is an Optician? Videos ABOUT US Healthcommunities.com Pressroom Bibliography Overview Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus in which long-term exposure to high glucose levels in the blood has damaged retinal blood vessels. This results in new growth of abnormal blood vessels, fluid buildup in the macula (i.e., macular edema), inadequate blood supply to the retina, and possibly blood and fluid leakage into the retina and the vitreous body. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. When diagnosed early in the course of the disease, diabetic retinopathy can be effectively managed. Annual eye examinations are essential in diabetic care to prevent permanently impaired or lost vision. Stages Diabetic retinopathy develops in two stages: nonproliferative and proliferative. Not all patients with nonproliferative retinopathy advance to the proliferative stage, but the more severe the condition, the more likely it will become proliferative.

76. Medical Library: Diabetic Retinopathy diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes Can Affect Sight The damage to retinal vessels isreferred to as diabetic retinopathy. normal eye. Types of diabetic retinopathy. http://www.medem.com/MedLB/article_detaillb.cfm?article_ID=ZZZL4RFEH4C&sub_cat=2

77. Diabetic Retinopathy - Eye Care Health Guide diabetic retinopathy. What eye problems are often associated with diabetes? Diabeticretinopathy is the most common eye disease in persons with diabetes. http://www.umm.edu/eyecare/diabetic.htm

Eye Care Health Guide Eye Safety... Eye Disorders... Common Eye Disorders ... Index Related Resources Within UMM Dept. of Ophthalmology University Laser Vision Center Eye Care Diabetic Retinopathy What eye problems are often associated with diabetes? Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye problems that people with diabetes may face as complications. All can cause severe vision loss or even blindness. Diabetic eye disease can often be treated before vision loss occurs. All people with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year. Diabetic eye diseases include: diabetic retinopathy cataract glaucoma Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease in persons with diabetes. What is diabetic retinopathy? Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in American adults. It is caused by changes in the blood vessels of the retina. In some people with diabetic retinopathy, retinal blood vessels may swell and leak fluid, while in others, abnormal new blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina. These changes may result in vision loss or blindness. Diabetic retinopathy cannot be completely avoided, but the risk can be greatly reduced. Better control of blood sugar level slows the onset and progression of retinopathy and lessens the need for laser surgery for severe retinopathy.

78. Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment diabetic retinopathy treatment. What is the treatment for diabetic retinopathy? Ifdiabetic retinopathy is detected early on, blindness can be prevented. http://mo.essortment.com/diabetesretinop_rgup.htm

Diabetic retinopathy treatment What is the treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy? Patients with longstanding diabetes sometimes develop a common and often disabling condition known as Diabetic Retinopathy. This is caused when elevated levels of blood sugar damage the tiny blood vessels in the eye's retina. Usually both eyes are affected at the same time. Diabetic retinopathy can also cause increased pressure on the eye, that can further diminish vision. Untreated diabetic retinopathy can lead to complete and irreversible vision loss. This condition is the leading cause of blindness in people ages 20-60 in America today. If diabetic retinopathy is detected early on, blindness can be prevented. While most diabetics develop some vision problems only about 5% suffer severe vision loss. The risk of developing diabetic retinopathy is directly proportionate to the length of the illness. Both type I and type II diabetes can lead to retinal damage. Retinopathy usually does not appear for up to five years after a type I diagnosis but may be already present when type II diabetes is diagnosed. After about 15 years of diabetes 98-99% of those with type I diabetes and 78-80% with type II have some degree of retinal damage. bodyOffer(28521) Diabetic retinopathy is a silent attacker. Severe retinal damage can occur before any symptoms appear. Some of the most common symptoms are:

79. Diabetic Retinopathy WHAT IS diabetic retinopathy? diabetic retinopathy is a potentiallyblinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye s retina. http://www.umdnj.edu/eyeweb/faqs/retinop.html

U NIVERSITY O PHTHALMOLOGY C ONSULTANTS WHAT IS DIABETIC RETINOPATHY? D iabetic retinopathy is a potentially blinding complication of diabetes that damages the eye's retina. As the disease progresses, blood vessels in the retina can leak into the part of the retina that lets us see detail, causing loss of vision. This is called macular edema . Also, new blood vessels can form which may bleed into the eye. This is the proliferative stage The disease often has no early warning signs. "The key to preventing vision loss is for diabetic patients to have dilated retinal exams. Those with Type I diabetes (juvenile onset) should be examined at 5 years after diagnosis, and yearly thereafter. Those with Type II diabetes (adult-onset) should be examined at diagnosis," commented

80. Diabetic Retinopathy - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home eye disorders diabetic retinopathy diabetic retinopathy. DiabeticRetinopathy Leading cause of blindness among workingage Americans. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/eye-disorders/diabetic-retinopathy.html

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