Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy 

Diabetic retinopathy is a condition that is marked by damage to blood vessels in the eye. It occurs when the blood vessels of the eye are damaged as a result of diabetes. Luckily, you can find relief for this issue by working with a qualified optometrist. If you live in Reading, PA, we at Lisa M McDevitt, OD, can help treat your diabetic retinopathy.

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment from a Qualified Optometrist

If you are wondering about the treatments available for diabetic retinopathy, it depends on whether it's in its early or advanced stages.

• Early diabetic retinopathy: Early or mild diabetic retinopathy, you may not yet need treatment. However, you will need to visit your eye doctor regularly to allow them to monitor your condition. Moreover, you should also work with your physician to manage your condition. This is because managing your blood sugar can help reduce symptoms.
• Advanced diabetic retinopathy: On the other hand, if your condition is advanced, you might need to be treated immediately. Some potential treatments include eye surgery and eye injections. Although we do not offer eye surgery, we recommend you to an eye surgeon who can.

If you are diabetic, it is important to get routine eye exams to check for diabetic retinopathy so that you can get the treatment you need in a timely manner.

Get Eye Care form Our Eye Doctor for Diabetes Eye Conditions

If you need help treating your diabetic retinopathy, come visit us. Here at the practice of Lisa M McDevitt, OD, in Reading, PA, we seek to provide the eye care you need and ensure the best treatment to help restore each patient's vision. By working with our optometrist, we can help you find relief for your diabetic retinopathy issues. Contact us today for an appointment or to schedule a consultation. Call us at (610) 796-1300 for more information.