Huntington Beach Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a more severe form of diabetic retinopathy, occurring when a group of abnormal blood vessels grows in the retina. This neovascularization can cause blood to leak into the vitreous cavity around the retina, further compromising vision. Our Huntington Beach, CA proliferative diabetic retinopathy doctor can help minimize the damage this condition causes to your vision, helping to improve and preserve your vision. Retina Associates of Orange County is accepting new patients, so please contact our clinic today to schedule an appointment.

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy Doctor Huntington Beach, CA

No matter what stage your diabetic retinopathy is in, there is one thing you can count on: Without professional intervention and precise treatment, your condition will progress, eventually compromising your vision and even causing blindness. Minimal leakage from the abnormal growths of blood vessels around your retina can cause “floaters” that impede your vision, but as the leakage increases, it will trigger new scar tissue growth and a detached retina.

No matter what state your diabetic retinopathy is in, though, our medical team can develop the right treatment approach to address it, reduce the damage, and slow the progression, or even stop it. The earlier we catch the condition, the more options our Huntington Beach proliferative diabetic retinopathy has open to treat your condition. We typically start with the least invasive form of treatment, usually intraocular injections of anti-VEGF drugs that retard the deterioration of your vision and reduce the swelling and inflammation. Many of our patients see a significant improvement in their vision after the procedures are complete.

However, if your condition is too far advanced for more conservative methods to be effective, then we may recommend laser surgery to seal the harmful blood vessels. This prevents regrowth of the abnormal blood vessels. In advanced cases of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, though, the only treatment option may be vitrectomy. This surgical procedure excises the damaged vitreous gel and abnormal blood vessels, along with any scar tissue, from around the retina. This allows the retina to return to normal function and focus.

We focus on your health needs and take your diabetes into consideration when developing the right treatment plan for you. We also offer patient education to help you better manage your diabetes and blood sugar levels and prevent the condition from recurring.

Why Our Experience Matters In Treating Diabetic Retinopathy

Many people suffering from advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy may require a specific surgery, called vitrectomy, to treat the condition and remove the damaged blood vessels. Our Huntington Beach proliferative diabetic retinopathy doctor develops the right approach to help preserve your vision and reverse the condition.

• Our patients receive care from renowned board-certified Ophthalmologists who specialize in diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous
• We communicate with patients in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Farsi
• Desmond McGuire, M.D., was selected to be Chief Resident at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in New York City
• John Hwang, M.D., M.B.A., received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Are you suffering from diabetic retinopathy and need quality medical care? Call Retina Associates of Orange County today for a new patient consultation.