Preserve Your Vision With Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein

Diabetic Retinopathy in Klein Crossing

Preserve Your Vision With Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein

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Have diabetes?

Experiencing changes in vision, such as blurriness and eye floaters?

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the leading causes of vision loss around the world. Of an estimated 285 million people with diabetes mellitus worldwide, approximately one-third have signs of diabetic retinopathy.

Fortunately, there are several steps people with diabetes can take to prevent or minimize vision loss.

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What Is Diabetic Retinopathy?

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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease caused by high blood sugar levels that damage the small blood vessels clustered within your retina. This leads to swelling or fluid leakage and can result in vision loss and even blindness.

Diabetic retinopathy also raises the risk of retinal detachment and/or glaucoma.

Because the early stages of diabetic retinopathy show no symptoms, many don't realize they have it until the disease has progressed.

If you have diabetes, you are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy. To reduce your risk and protect your vision, schedule an eye exam with Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein today.


What Are the Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?

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As mentioned above, the early phase of diabetic retinopathy typically shows no symptoms. This is why it's important to have routine eye exams (all the more so if you have diabetes), as your eye doctor can detect diabetic retinopathy in its earlier stages before symptoms become apparent.

Symptoms of proliferative diabetic retinopathy include:
  • Blurred vision
  • Floaters
  • Double vision
  • Near vision problems
  • Seeing dark spots (scotomas)
  • Difficulty seeing at night

What are the Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy?

Non-Proliferative Retinopathy (early stage):
This occurs when small bulges–or microaneurysms–form in blood vessels and can leak fluid into the retina.

Proliferative Retinopathy (later phase):
This refers to abnormal vessel growth and leakage in the retina. This triggers a variety of vision problems such as blurriness, reduced field of vision, and even blindness.

If you have diabetes, Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein in Klein Crossing offers diagnostic tests and treatment options to help preserve your vision. The earlier the diagnosis, the better the treatment outcome.

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How Optometrists Diagnose Diabetic Retinopathy

  • Medical history

    Your optometrist will ask about your medical history, including diabetes, as well as your family history of eye conditions.

  • Dilated pupil exam

    Your optometrist will apply eye drops to dilate the pupils so they can see inside the eye and detect any issues.

  • Fluorescein angiography

    This eye test uses a special dye and camera to look at blood flow in the retina and choroid.

  • Optical coherence tomography

    This imaging method shows a cross-section of the retina and can indicate whether vessels are leaking fluid into the retina.


Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis & Treatment in Klein Crossing

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  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thursday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Sunday Closed
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How to Treat Diabetic Retinopathy

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Treatment begins with managing blood sugar levels and diabetes. This means eating a healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and taking whatever diabetes medication has been prescribed.

Other treatments will depend on the stage or severity of the disease. If caught early, only blood sugar management may be necessary.

However, if you're in a more advanced stage of the diseases, treatment options may include:
  • Eye medications. Steroid and Anti-VEGF treatments can stop inflammation and prevent the formation of new blood vessels.
  • Laser surgery. Reduces the proliferation of abnormal blood vessels and swelling in the retina.
  • Vitrectomy. If you have proliferative diabetic retinopathy, you may need an eye surgery called vitrectomy. This procedure removes scar tissue, blood or fluid, and some of the vitreous gel so light rays can better focus on the retina.
Patient Reviews
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- Mar. 08, 2024
The front office staff was very friendly. I really liked Dr. Nguyen. He was friendly, professional ... and eager to help me understand the condition of my eyes. He was great!
- Feb. 26, 2024
Excellent service. Dr. Nguyen takes great care to get my vision the best it can be, in spite of visi... on issues beyond the normal shortsightedness. His team are courteous and knowledgable. Love, love, love my new glasses!
- Feb. 23, 2024
Very friendly
- Jan. 31, 2024
Great vision place. Highly recommend. Dr. Nugyen was very helpful. Staff very professional and welco... ming. Dr. gave me recommendations on my prescription that works for me at home and for work. Wonderful place.
- Jan. 05, 2024
Outstanding customer service and support
- Dec. 02, 2023
Awesome experience
- Dec. 01, 2023
Dr. Nguyen is attentive, knowledgeable, and informative. His staff are friendly and helpful. I wou... ld definitely recommend this office.
- Sep. 15, 2023
My family comes here for our glasses and eye exams....the ladies at the front desk are so nice and e... ven cracks jokes with ya...the doctor is nice and knowledgeable, I miss the lady doctor that was there before, but the new doctor as stated is great.....I love this place....lol....yeah man
- Sep. 10, 2023
From the front desk personnel to the doctor you will find a very personable staff that is knowledgea... ble and friendly and efficient! This practice gives Saturday appointments! My family will return here annually for our checkup!!!
- Sep. 03, 2023
Everyone is very nice at this location. Services were fast, couldn’t ask for a better in/out situa... tion with also nice convos at the same time. Even picked up my glasses sooner than expected. Second year with dr nyguen and he’s cool and professional
- Aug. 28, 2023
Very nice and friendly staff
- Jul. 18, 2023
I would definitely recommend this place
- Jul. 15, 2023
The best place, the best doctor and the best staff! Flexible appointments
- Jun. 07, 2023
The staff and Dr. Nguyen are very professional and friendly. The eye center is run well - they were ... on schedule, had my insurance and health records ready. Check out was a breeze and all charges were explained. It took about 30 minutes to have the exam and order my glasses. I am very satisfied. We moved to GA and they mailed my daughter's glasses over their and she was so happy to get it.
- Jun. 07, 2023
Excellent place to go for your vision needs. Even if you have your own eye doctor, this place was gr... eat. Prices were fantastic and the staff was amazing!
- Apr. 19, 2023
I was very pleased with the consideration taken by every member of the facility! Any needs or questi... ons I had were addressed preemptively and thoroughly. I felt very respected and heard, will DEFINITELY come back for any future needs.
- Mar. 11, 2023
A great staff that’s always ready to assist you.
- Feb. 03, 2023
The whole staff was so helpful and loved Dr. Nguyen! Highly recommend.
- Jan. 17, 2023
Dr. Doan was knowledgeable and patient with my nervous 8 year old son, who struggled a bit with the ... eye exam. My son felt frustrated when he couldn't easily read all the letters, but Dr. Doan took the time to help him understand the issues with his vision. The staff was extremely friendly and kind! I would definitely recommend Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein!
- Jan. 13, 2023
Niceee n quick !!

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Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs

What are the major risk factors for diabetic retinopathy?

As the name suggests, diabetes is the main risk factor for developing diabetic retinopathy. Be mindful of your family history of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, get an annual eye exam to detect potential problems early.

Other conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol are also risk factors. Moreover, those of African or Hispanic descent have a higher risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

Can diabetic retinopathy be prevented?

There are a number of ways to preserve your vision and reduce the risk of vision and eye damage due to diabetic retinopathy.

  • Visit your eye doctor for annual eye exams.
  • Control your blood sugar levels.
  • Maintain healthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Quit smoking.

The best thing you can do right now is to schedule your eye exam with Memorial Eye Center - Spring Klein in Klein Crossing to ensure that everything is in check.

Does diabetic retinopathy cause blindness?

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the main causes of blindness among work-aged adults. It affects one in three people with diabetes and often goes unnoticed at first. Diagnosing and treating the condition early on can prevent severe vision loss.


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