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This month's featured topic is retinopathy. Retinopathy is a common eye complication found in people with diabetes. Poor glycemic control and longer duration of diabetes leads to increased rates of retinopathy. Retinopathy is the term used to describe the damage to the blood vessels in the back of the eye. The condition affects the retina's macula (the area responsible for fine visual acuity), causing vision reduction and potentially leading to blindness. It can also lead to the development of abnormal new blood vessels, which are fragile and can bleed into the center of the eye, leading to sudden loss of vision. However, diabetic retinopathy is treatable and one of the most preventable causes of vision loss and blindness.
People with diabetes can maintain optimal vision and healthy eyes by having an annual comprehensive eye exam, including a dilated eye exam.
The Diabetes Center Foundation works with many partners to provide eye screenings from time to time for diabetics. For more information call Susie Beem at 737-5946.
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