Two large NIH-funded clinical studies have shown promising results that laser photocoagulation therapy prevents vision loss in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Results of the Diabetic Retinopathy ...

While eye drops may help alleviate some symptoms of diabetic retinopathy, they don’t target the underlying blood vessel damage in your retina. Retinopathy is a possible complication of diabetes. At ...

This article is part of “Innovations In: Type 1 Diabetes”, an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex. Sterling Glass had many health problems as a ...

Specialists can identify subtle changes in the retina before symptoms appear and apply treatments that can slow or stop vision loss. Ophthalmologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of ...

Thanks to advancements in early detection and treatment options, it's possible to live a long and healthy life after being diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. But since the chronic condition can ...

Credit: Genentech. Susvimo is indicated for intravitreal use via the Susvimo ocular implant. For patients with diabetic retinopathy, refills of Susvimo are administered every 36 weeks (approximately 9 ...

Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are searching for a new treatment target for a common complication of diabetes that can cause retinal blood vessels to break down, ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This story first appeared in Healthy You - November 2024, The Gazette’s quarterly health publication.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Genentech’s drug Lucentis to treat all forms of diabetic retinopathy — a complication of diabetes that leads to vision loss. Lucentis represents the first FDA ...

People with diabetic macular edema may receive eye injections to help control their symptoms. These shots can help to improve vision and also stop the damage that causes vision issues to get worse.

Fundus photography involves taking a photo of the back of the eye to detect signs of diabetic retinopathy. It is also possible to capture an image of the retina using a smartphone. Diabetic ...