Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a common diabetic eye disease which is caused due to some changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The retina is a light-sensitive tissue that is present is the eye and is necessary for normal vision. In some cases of diabetic retinopathy, the blood vessels usually swell and leak out the fluid. While in other cases, there is an abnormal growth of new blood vessels on the surface of the retina. This condition usually affects both eyes and longer the person is suffering from diabetes, the more likely they will be affected with diabetic retinopathy.

Dr Haresh Asnani, a retina specialist from Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, Navi Mumbai tells us about its symptoms, causes, prevention and more.

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