What is Diabetic Retinopathy?

Diabetes is a disease that interferes with the body’s ability to use and store sugar and can cause many health problems. One, called diabetic retinopathy, can weaken and cause changes in the
small blood vessels that nourish your eye’s retina, the delicate, light sensitive lining of the back of the eye.

These blood vessels may begin to leak, swell or develop brush-like branches. The early stages of diabetic retinopathy may cause blurred vision, or they may produce no visual symptoms at all.

As the disease progresses, you may notice a cloudiness of vision, blind spots or floaters. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness, which is one reason why it is important to have your eyes examined regularly by one of our doctors. This is especially true if you are a diabetic or if you have
a family history of diabetes.

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Dr. K is the premiere eye doctor and professional sports & athletic optometrist based in Margate, FL.

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Dr. Steven R. Koganovsky | Board Certified Optometric Physician
101 North State Road 7 Suite 103      Margate, Florida 33063
Office Telephone 954-972-6934      Fax 954-972-6946