Vision loss is often caused by conditions such as:

• Diabetic Macular Edema: Leaky blood vessels cause fluid buildup in the retina, leading to swelling and vision loss.

• Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR): Abnormal blood vessels grow and bleed into the vitreous, causing significant vision loss.

Common symptoms include:

• Blurred vision

• Flashes of light

• Floaters (small moving spots in your vision)

• Distorted images

• Loss of central vision

• Control diabetes: Keep blood sugar levels in check to avoid diabetic retinopathy.

• Quit smoking: Smoking increases the risk of macular degeneration.

• Regular eye check-ups: Especially if you have diabetes or a family history of eye disease.

Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision loss. Early stages might not show symptoms, so regular eye exams are crucial for early detection and treatment.

Yes, if left untreated, conditions like retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy can cause severe vision loss or blindness.

A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the vitreous gel from the eye and repair the retina. It is used to treat conditions like retinal detachment or macular degeneration.