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If indicated, laser treatment can be used
to treat diabetic retinopathy. For BDR (Background Diabetic Retinopathy),
a laser is used to coagulate retinal blood vessels (micro aneurysms) from
leaking into the retina. The laser treatment is done when the swelling has
reached a critical stage, so that vision does not deteriorate further. For
PDR (Proliferative (Neovascular) Diabetic Retinopathy), laser treatment
is done to destroy all of the dead areas of the retina where the blood vessels
have been closed. When these areas have been treated with the laser (SEE BELOW),
the retina stops manufacturing new blood vessels, and those that are already
present tend to diminish or disappear. Patients with diabetes should have
at least yearly eye exams to detect early changes of the retina
that might indicate diabetic retinopathy.
 Proliferative Retinopathy |
 PDR Laser Treatment |
Click here for more information about Diabetic Retinopathy!
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