Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina of the eye. It is a complication of diabetes and can lead to blindness if left untreated.

The risk factors for diabetic retinopathy include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a family history of the condition.

The symptoms of diabetic retinopathy can include blurred vision, floaters, dark spots in the vision, and difficulty seeing at night.

Diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed with a comprehensive eye exam, which includes a dilated eye exam and a fluorescein angiogram.

The treatment for diabetic retinopathy depends on the severity of the condition and may include laser surgery, vitrectomy, anti-VEGF injections, or a combination of these treatments.

The complications of diabetic retinopathy can include blindness, glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal detachment.

Diabetic retinopathy can be prevented by managing blood sugar levels, controlling blood pressure, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting regular eye exams.

The prognosis for diabetic retinopathy is good if it is treated early, but it can be poor if left untreated.

People with diabetes should get eye exams at least once a year to check for diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in people with diabetes.

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy is the most common type of diabetic retinopathy.

Laser surgery is the most common treatment for non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

The treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy may include laser surgery, anti-VEGF injections, vitrectomy, or a combination of these treatments.

Anti-VEGF injections are the most common treatment for diabetic macular edema.

The prognosis for diabetic retinopathy is good if it is treated early, but it can be poor if left untreated.