A complication of diabetes, diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of blindness. retina center vienna treats many patients with diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. These fragile vessels can begin to leak blood into the center of the eye and blur vision. Fluid can also leak into the macula, causing it to swell and affect vision. Abnormal blood vessels can grow into the vitreous and rupture. This causes floaters, which appear as many small specks and if there is a large amount of blood, there can be sudden vision loss.
However, early detection is key, so at the retina center vienna we have assembled an impressive array of modern technologies that enable accurate diagnosis and prompt therapy, usually on the same day. Contact the retina center vienna to learn more about diabetic retinopathy screenings.