Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month
At Centre for Sight, we’re highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment for diabetic eye disease, a condition that can affect those living with diabetes. Left untreated, it can lead to vision loss, but with timely care, the risks can be significantly reduced.
At Centre for Sight, we offer state-of-the-art treatments, including advanced laser procedures and retinal surgeries, to manage diabetic retinopathy and other related conditions. Early intervention is key—schedule an eye exam today to protect your vision for the future.
Treatments
What it treats: Advanced diabetic retinopathy, vitreous haemorrhage, and retinal detachment.
How it works: This surgery removes blood from the vitreous (gel-like substance in the eye) and may also repair a detached retina or remove scar tissue. It’s typically recommended for severe cases where other treatments are less effective.
Click here to view the Vitrectomy treatment offered at Centre for Sight.
What it treats: Diabetic patients often develop cataracts earlier, and surgery can be essential to restore vision.
How it works: The cloudy lens is removed and replaced with an artificial one. This can significantly improve vision in diabetic patients, though careful management of diabetic retinopathy is necessary before treatment.
Click here to view Cataract Treatment at Centre for Sight.
What it treats: Diabetic macular edema (DME) and diabetic retinopathy.
How it works: Anti-VEGF injections (e.g., Avastin, Eylea, Lucentis) are used to reduce swelling in the retina and stop the growth of abnormal blood vessels. Steroid injections are also an option for certain patients with diabetic eye disease.
Consultants
Centre for Sight’s expert ophthalmologists work closely with patients to tailor treatments based on the specific stage and type of diabetic eye disease, aiming to preserve and enhance vision in the long term.
Discover if you’re eligible for any of these treatments to help manage and reduce the impact of diabetic eye disease.