Cosa porta la maculopatia?

La maculopatia è una malattia oculistica che coinvolge la parte centrale della retina (detta macula) che determina una progressiva scomparsa della visione a uno o a entrambi gli occhi. Solitamente non causa cecità totale. Essendo una malattia incurabile, è essenziale agire in prevenzione.

What are the treatments for retinopathy?

Your ophthalmologist can directly treat retinopathy with a laser or a surgical procedure called vitrectomy, to prevent further vascular changes and preserve vision. Don't be surprised if your doctor recommends one of these treatments before you notice any vision problems: Before problems start is usually the best time for treatment.

What are the causes of retinopathy disease?

Symptoms. You might not have any signs of diabetic retinopathy until it becomes serious.
Causes. If your blood glucose level ( blood sugar) is too high for too long,it blocks off the small blood vessels that keep your retina healthy.
Risks. If you have any form of diabetes -- type 1,type 2,or gestational -- you may get diabetic retinopathy.

What is the best treatment for diabetic retinopathy?

Laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy, called laser photocoagulation, works in part by creating tiny, painless retinal burns that seal off leaking vessels and reduce swelling. The number of burns the doctor makes and the number of treatments you need depend on the type and extent of your retinopathy and how well it responds to treatment.