In Colombia, nearly five million people have diabetes
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious eye disease caused by diabetes, since the existence of high blood sugar levels damages the blood vessels of the retina in people with this disease, mainly in those who do not maintain adequate control of their blood sugar levels. glucose.
This disease develops in different stages: in its first stage, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy causes small blood leaks in the retinal vessels; without treatment, the disease can progress to proliferative retinopathy, where new fragile blood vessels form. which can break and cause irreversible visual damage.
Most common symptoms
- Blurred vision
- Flash or lights that turn on and off
- Floaters in the visual field
- Vision loss
- When not detected in time, it is one of the main causes of irreversible blindness in adults.
How is an early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy made?
The diagnosis is made with a complete eye examination, which includes dilation of the pupils for a woman to observe the retina. In addition, fundus photography is performed and fluorescein angiography can identify lesions in the blood vessels. Additionally, AI is used to analyze retinal images quickly and accurately, improving the chances of early intervention.
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Treatment of diabetic retinopathy
- Diabetes and hypertension are controlled to stop their progression
- In some cases, intravitreal injections, laser photocoagulation or, in the most severe cases, vitrectomy surgery are used.
In search of the prevention of this disease, on November 30, 2024, the San Vicente Fundación Medellín Hospital will hold a new completely free day for the early detection of diabetic retinopathy.
People interested in accessing the free consultation can request it at or (604) 444 13 33, extension 2903or through WhatsApp on the number +57 300 3474420
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