Huntington Beach Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of vision loss in U.S. adults, and it’s also one of the most preventable. It’s the most common type of diabetic eye disease, but fortunately for many people, if caught early enough, it’s also treatable. It occurs when the blood vessels in your eyes sustain damage due to a lack of oxygen and nutrients, which, in turn, is caused by persistent and untreated high blood sugar. There is hope, though, with a personalized treatment plan developed by our Huntington Beach, CA diabetic retinopathy doctor. The treatment team at Retina Associates of Orange County develops a personalized plan to help treat your retina and assist with managing your blood sugar and blood pressure, to prevent your vision from deteriorating further.

Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor Huntington Beach, CA

Most people who have diabetic retinopathy (DR) may not realize how serious the deterioration of their vision is. It can creep up gradually, and you may attribute it to just getting older or to spending too many hours looking at the TV or computer screen. But, be wary. If you have diabetes mellitus (which affects nearly 300 million people in the world), there’s a very good chance that even with the best diabetes management, you could develop DR vision loss. The early stages of DR typically don’t present noticeable symptoms, so many people don’t realize that they have this disease until it progresses to a more severe degree.

High blood sugar levels and persistent mismanagement of your blood sugar can increase the risk of DR. Fortunately, though, there are several steps you can take to minimize vision loss or prevent it entirely. Our Huntington Beach diabetic retinopathy doctor can help you with lifestyle changes to help preserve your vision.

We then perform a comprehensive examination to assess the progression of your disease and its severity. Our treatment options start conservatively and may progress to surgery if the condition is severe. Steroid and Anti-VEGF treatments are our first steps. These reduce inflammation and prevent the formation of new blood vessels. However, many people may require laser surgery to reduce the growth of abnormal blood vessels and swelling in the retina.

Why Our Experience Matters In Retinopathy Treatment

Although diabetic eye disease can have frightening consequences if left untreated, the good news is that for many patients, the progression of the condition can be halted, and their vision preserved. Our Huntington Beach diabetic retinopathy doctor develops the right plan of treatment, starting with the most conservative methods..

• Our physicians are renowned board-certified Ophthalmologists who are fellowship-trained in vitreoretinal surgery and specialize in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous
• Desmond McGuire, M.D., received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the New York State / American Program at the Sackler School of Medicine, recognized as an “Outstanding Medical Student”
• Our office staff and doctors speak multiple languages (e.g., English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Farsi)
• Charles Eifrig, M.D., F.A.C.S., received his Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and was awarded an academic merit award for excellence in ophthalmic research

Have you been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and need a consultation? Retina Associates of Orange County is accepting new patients. Call our offices today to make your appointment.