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Diabetic Macular Ischemia

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Diabetic Macular Ischemia

The eye works like a camera. It has two parts, a lens and a film. The film layer lines the back wall of the eyes and is called the retina. It has arteries that provide it blood flow and veins which drain the blood. Diabetic changes can cause a decrease in the amount of blood flow to the retina. Poor blood flow results in permanent damage to the area of the retina responsible for central vision.

Unfortunately, there are no treatments available which may restore vision in this condition. However, the vision does typically remain unchanged over time if blood sugar and blood pressure remain well controlled. 

Isquemia macular diabética

El ojo funciona como una cámara. Tiene dos partes, una lente y una película. La capa de película recubre la pared posterior de los ojos y se llama retina. Tiene arterias que le proporcionan flujo sanguíneo y venas que drenan la sangre. Los cambios diabéticos pueden causar una disminución en la cantidad de flujo sanguíneo a la retina. Un flujo sanguíneo deficiente produce daños permanentes en el área de la retina responsable de la visión central.

Desafortunadamente, no hay tratamientos disponibles que puedan restaurar la visión en esta condición. Sin embargo, la visión generalmente no cambia con el tiempo si el azúcar en la sangre y la presión arterial se mantienen bien controlados. 

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This information was created by Dr. Evan Dunn and Dr. Sanket Shah, both practicing retina specialists. This information does not constitute a consent for treatment nor establish a patient-doctor relationship between the patient, Eye Know More, Dr. Evan Dunn, or Dr. Sanket Shah.

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