Huntington Beach Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor

Diabetes wreaks havoc on the body, making it harder to heal and damaging the blood vessels in the body. Left unchecked, uncontrolled high blood sugar can contribute to the development of diabetic retinopathy. High blood sugar damages the delicate blood vessels in the retina, and without proper intervention, diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. Our Huntington Beach, CA non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy doctor can help you protect and improve your vision. Contact Retina Associates of Orange County today to schedule your appointment.

Non-Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor Huntington Beach, CA

Non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) is not as serious as proliferative DR, but that doesn’t mean that this condition isn’t serious. In fact, left unchecked, non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy can quickly progress, ultimately causing vision loss and other health complications. Chronic high blood sugar levels and unmonitored diabetes damage the delicate blood vessels in the eye and retina. These leak fluid, triggering retinal swelling. Worse, the blood vessels may seal off, preventing blood from delivering vital oxygen and nutrients to your macula (a small, highly sensitive area in the center of the retina that allows you to see sharp details, recognize colors, and read).

While DR is often asymptomatic at first, many people dismiss the first noticeable symptoms, blurry vision and difficulty seeing fine print and other minute details, as just typical aging or too much time in front of the computer screen. However, diabetic retinopathy can quickly progress, and left untreated, especially with uncontrolled diabetes, the disease can grow more serious, and eventually progress into proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

Our Huntington Beach non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy doctor develops a treatment plan based on your eye health and how far the disease has progressed. We also consider any other comorbid eye conditions. One of our first steps is helping you get your diabetes and blood sugar under control and better-managed; any treatment of your DR will be unsuccessful if your blood sugar is still consistently high.

We start with the most conservative, least invasive treatment methods, such as injections of anti-VEGF drugs to reduce inflammation. If necessary, we recommend laser surgery to seal the growth of harmful blood vessels, which, in turn, reduces swelling and prevents regrowth. We take your health seriously and combine advanced techniques with compassionate care.

Why Our Experience Matters For Successful Retinopathy Treatment

At Retina Associates of Orange County, we take your health and vision seriously. We develop the right approach to treating your damaged retina and collaborate with your primary care physician. We typically use the least invasive method first, then progress to surgery only when our more conservative methods are unsuccessful.

• Our renowned, board-certified ophthalmologists specialize in diseases of the retina, the macula, and the vitreous
• Desmond McGuire, M.D., is Board Certified and is currently serving as the Chief of Ophthalmology at Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana
• Our doctors and office support staff communicate in multiple languages, such as English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Farsi
• Dr. Mrinali Gupta served for 5 years as a Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Assistant. Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City

Our Huntington Beach non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy doctor is currently accepting new patients. Trust your vision to the best. Call our clinic today for an appointment.