Diabetic retinopathy
Seriousहिंदी: सिकल सेल रेटिनोपैथी बायीं आंख · தமிழ்: அரிவாள் செல் விழித்திரை நோய் இடது கண் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಕುಡಗೋಲು ಕೋಶ ರೆಟಿನೋಪತಿ ಎಡ ಕಣ್ಣು · తెలుగు: కొడవలి కణ రెటినోపతి ఎడమ కన్ను · বাংলা: কাস্তে কোষ রেটিনোপ্যাথি বাম চোখ · मराठी: सिकल सेल रेटिनोपॅथी डावा डोळा · ગુજરાતી: સિકલ સેલ રેટિનોપેથી ડાબી આંખ
About this condition
Diabetic retinopathy is a major cause of blindness in India among people with diabetes. High blood sugar damages blood vessels in retina causing blurred vision. Regular eye screening for all diabetics is essential as early detection and treatment can prevent vision loss.
Common symptoms
blurred visionfloatersdark spotsdifficulty seeing at nightfluctuating vision
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When to see a doctor: within 3 days
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Diabetic retinopathy?
blurred vision, floaters, dark spots, difficulty seeing at night, fluctuating vision.
When should I see a doctor?
within 3 days
Is Diabetic retinopathy common in India?
Diabetic retinopathy is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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