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    Retina and diabetic eye care

    Screening and treatment for diabetic retinopathy and other retina problems, including vitreoretinal surgery.

    Medically reviewed by Dr. Vinay Patil, MBBS, MS (Ophthalmology), founder of Sankalp Nethralaya. Last reviewed .

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    Sankalp Nethralaya offers retina and diabetic eye care at its HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics in Bengaluru. Diabetic retinopathy screening and treatment, including vitreoretinal surgery. Consultations start at ₹650, walk-ins are welcome, and cashless treatment is available with major insurers and TPAs.

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    See how diabetes can affect your sight

    Diabetic retinopathy can blur vision and leave dark patches. Treatment works best before you notice any change.

    Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on a sunny day, with gardens and a road in front
    Bleeding and swelling in the retina can cause blurred patches and dark spots. Early stages often have no symptoms, which is why yearly checks matter. This is a simulation, not a diagnosis. Photo: Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru, by Aaron Antony Paul via Unsplash.

    Why people with diabetes need yearly eye checks

    High blood sugar slowly damages the tiny blood vessels of the retina. This is diabetic retinopathy. In the early stages there are no symptoms. By the time vision blurs, the disease may be advanced. A yearly dilated eye exam finds changes early, when treatment works best.

    Retina conditions we treat

    • Diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema
    • Age-related macular degeneration
    • Retinal vein occlusion
    • Vitreous haemorrhage
    • Retinal tears and detachment
    • Floaters and flashes

    Treatment options

    • Laser treatment to seal leaking vessels
    • Injections into the eye to reduce swelling and abnormal vessels
    • Vitreoretinal surgery for bleeding, scar tissue or detachment
    See a doctor the same day if you suddenly notice many new floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain or shadow over part of your vision. These can be signs of a retinal detachment.

    Read why diabetics need a yearly eye exam.

    Where to get treated

    Retina and diabetic eye care is available at our HSR Layout, Hosa Road and Banaswadi clinics.

    Sources

    1. Diabetic retinopathy, National Eye Institute (NIH)
    2. Age-related macular degeneration, National Eye Institute (NIH)
    3. Retinal detachment, National Eye Institute (NIH)

    Common questions

    I have diabetes but my vision is fine. Do I still need a retina check?

    Yes. Diabetic retinopathy usually causes no symptoms until it is advanced. A yearly dilated exam is recommended for everyone with diabetes.

    Can diabetic retinopathy be reversed?

    Early damage can stabilise with good sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol control. Treatment can prevent further vision loss and sometimes improve vision.

    Are eye injections painful?

    The eye is numbed first. Most patients feel brief pressure rather than pain.

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