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Diabetic Retinopathy Explained

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Usually, when a patient develops diabetic retinopathy the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrition to the retina become blocked, leaky or a combination of both.

Explanation:

Usually, when a patient develops diabetic retinopathy the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrition to the retina become blocked, leaky or a combination of both. This results in areas of the retina to become swollen or that may become ischemic or deprived of oxygen.

2

If you have diabetic retinopathy, the new blood vessels that are generated are typically healthy and don't cause problems.

Explanation:

The new blood vessels that are generated are typically unhealthy and problematic and can lead to things like retinal detachment or glaucoma.

3

People who are most likely to get diabetic retinopathy are patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Explanation:

Diabetic retinopathy is most common in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

4

Floaters are not a symptoms of diabetic retinopathy.

Explanation:

Patients may also experience symptoms such as floaters, blurred or patchy vision, dark or empty areas in the vision, eye pain or redness, or even sudden vision loss.

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Diabetic retinopathy usually affects one eye.

Explanation:

Diabetic retinopathy usually affects both eyes.

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We also have two ophthalmologists undergoing advanced subspecialty fellowship training with us under the auspices of the University of British Columbia. Our current fellows are Dr. Festus Kwakye and Dr. Shadi Safuri.Dr. Leah Wittenberg , Ophthalmologist, New Westminster who are in  good standing with the Canadain Ophthalmolgical Society in  Canada. and are in good standing with the Canadian Medicial Association and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

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