Eye health

There’s a fresh approach to eye exams — using blue light to probe deep into the eye and reveal areas affected by diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of blindness. A new study published in Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology by researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that blue images obtained by multicolor widefield…

Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye condition caused due to changes in the blood vessels of the retina. The retina is a thin and delicate inner membrane lining the back of the eye. It is a light-sensitive part that helps us see clearly. The damage to these blood vessels caused due to an increase in…

If you suffer from diabetes, you could be at a higher risk of developing diseases that affect your eyesight. Eye diseases that are common in patients with diabetes include diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma, just to name a few! These diseases usually progress slowly over a period of time and affect the vision of the…

Photocoagulation treatment refers to the form of advanced therapy that works by heating up the tissues to promote healing. Photocoagulation is commonly recommended for patients who suffer from eye disorders such as diabetic retinopathy. Here is a brief discussion about what photocoagulation means and the benefits of this therapy. You can read more here about…

High-Risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) refers to a state that puts patients at severe risk of developing diabetic retinopathy due to which they may develop complete or partial vision loss. We have covered in-depth how to prevent diabetic retinopathy here. Hence, there is a need to be aware of what high-risk PDR means to be…