Effective Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy
When Diabetic Retinopathy is detected early, treatment is 95 percent effective in preventing severe vision loss.
Our video on effective treatments for diabetic retinopathy talks with experts from Joslin Diabetes Center about what forms of treatment are available to preserve and even improve eyesight.
From laser treatments to injections, to managing blood sugar levels and reducing blood pressure, this video covers the options available to patients with diabetes.
Please help. Is the laser treatment necessary? Would thre be any side effects?
I don’t have the best insurance but after insurance paid their portion I paid somewhere around $300-$500 . I think there are different types of injections (depending on the severity of retinopathy) some are more expensive than others. I would highly suggest getting in to see a doctor they will give you better information. All the best to you!
What is the cost for the injections?
Jenie Novicio hello, I’m by no means a doctor but I can speak from a patients point of view. I had the laser treatment 6 years ago and there was no pain or side effects. Just yesterday I had the needle injection treatment and it was painless just a few days of seeing some floaters and minor swelling around the eye, I’m hoping this helps my eye health in the long run.
James Matthew After getting the injection my vision has gotten a bit better and I had a follow up appointment. My doctor said I may need more injections in the future but I’m at the point where I can reverse the effects as long as I keep my a1c levels down and watch my diabetes.
What is the cost of the injections?
$ 3,600 EACH I TOOK THEM FOR 8 MONTHS, DIDNT SEEM TO HELP ME… LUCKLY I HAD INSURANCE AT THAT TIME, THEN I COULD NOT AFFORD RISING PREMIUMS.
Who is here to give financial help to do retinopathy treatment ,I am poor.
EAT A CAN OF SPINACH 4-6 DAYS A WEEK, AND BLUE BERRIES ALSO, THEY REALLY HELP ME… THEM SHOTS $ 3,600 EACH DID NOT HELP ME, I TOOK 8 MONTHS, GOT TO HAVE SOMEONE DRIVE YOU HOME CUZ BLIND YOU FOR HOURS. ITS LIKE THAT GIRL SAID, ITS MORE OF THE THOUGHT OF GETTING A SHOT IN EYE.
See nutritionfacts.org
Some postulate that Type II Diabetes is nothing more than the modern version of the old disease Berberi (very similar symptoms). A vitamin B1 Thiamine deficiency. Choline too.
Check out the Arginase/ Arginine (nitric oxide) relationship in the eye plus start to incorporate Superoxide Dismutase into your diet. The Glisodin® version of SOD is best for absorption.
nutritionfacts.org
Nano-grade eye drops should be the last-ditch treatment for diabetic retinopathy.
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