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Take A Look At How Diabetes Can Affect Your Vision?

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When you have diabetes your body does not properly process food, which results in the body not producing the required insulin. Insulin is a hormone that provides glucose to the cells in the body. The overflow of glucose into the bloodstream can damage the blood vessels and your eyes also. Diabetes can cause many eye diseases such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataracts, Glaucoma as well as Macular edema. These diseases can lead to vision loss if not treated properly. With regular eye examination and treatment, one can protect the eyes from these diseases. 1. Diabetic Retinopathy –  The Retina is a light-sensitive layer of cells located at the back of the eye. It turns the light into images. High blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the retina. These damaged blood vessels can cause swelling and leakage in the eyes. In some cases, new blood vessels also grow, however they can cause other vision problems. If an adult has type 1 diabetes for more than 5 years, then he has th...
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Understanding and Treating Vision Floaters

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Floaters in your vision can be a common annoyance as you age. However, for some, they may indicate a more serious condition. If you notice an increase in floaters, especially large ones that affect your ability to drive or read, one treatment option is vitrectomy surgery. The vitreous gel, a clear, jelly-like substance, fills the center of the eye and helps maintain its shape while providing some nourishment to the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. As we age, the vitreous may shrink and pull away from the retina, sometimes causing floaters. Vitrectomy surgery is a routine procedure where the vitreous gel is removed from the eye. This surgery is also used for repairing a detached retina or removing foreign objects from the eye. During vitrectomy surgery, the surgeon makes small incisions in the white of the eye to insert tiny instruments. The vitreous gel is removed and replaced with a saline solution, gas, or sterile air. The procedure typically takes about an ...
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Windy City Retina | Macular Hole Surgery to Restore the Vision

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As we get older there are some retinal conditions with which we can suffer from and these can interfere with vision. A macular hole is one of the potential causes of vision loss. In these conditions, there is a small tear or opening in the macula. When a macular hole develops then it can cause blurry or distorted vision. Windy city retina is one the most popular name among retina centers in Plainfield, Illinois. Here Dr. Ankit Desai treats this condition with macular hole surgery and restores the clear vision of the patient. If we talk about the causes behind the macular hole then there are many potential causes but the most common cause is age-related macular degeneration that is more common among people aged 60 and over. This type of eye condition can affect men and women but women have a slightly higher risk. Some of the Conditions Most Commonly Linked to Macular Hole Include: Shrinkage or separation of the vitreous(the clear, gel-like material that gives eyes its shape) Sev...
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