What Is Diabetic Retinopathy

🌟 Day 44 of #DiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: Why Treating Retinopathy First Matters 🌟 Today, I encountered a patient eager to undergo cataract surgery without addressing the swelling in her retina caused by diabetes. I explained repeatedly that the lens we implant only helps light reach the retina, but the final image quality depends on the retina’s health. What’s the benefit of a clear lens if the retina itself is damaged? Despite initial refusal, after extensive discussion and showing examples f

🌟 Day 9 of #30DaysOfDiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: A Testament to Self-Care 🌟 Today, I revisited a patient who underwent laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy two years ago. I’m thrilled to report that his retinal health has remained stable—thanks largely to his diligent management of not just his diabetes but also his blood pressure and cholesterol. His disciplined approach to health means he doesn’t need further injections or laser treatments. This case beautifully illustrates that successfu

🌟 Day 11 of #30DaysOfDiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: A Holistic Approach 🌟 Today, I saw a patient who first came to me years ago with blurry vision in both eyes. We treated him with injections and laser for diabetic retinopathy, and his vision improved significantly; he had 6/9 vision. This time, he returned for a routine eye checkup, but when I asked why he hadn’t been coming in more frequently, he revealed he’d been struggling with kidney issues. It's a reminder that diabetes can affect multiple

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness in people with diabetes. It affects blood vessels in the retina (the light-sensitive layer of tissue in the back of your eye). In this video, Dr. Fahd Quill, Consultant Ophthalmologist in Medical Retina and Ocular Inflammatory Diseases at Moorfields Dubai, tell us more about this disease. If you would like to book an appointment with Dr.Fahd, please call the number below or click the link in the bio Moorfields Duba