Diabetic retinopathy: Path ahead to learn

Abstract

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in India and it typically takes a number of years to get to a point where it endangers the vision. Uncontrolled diabetes is the silent killer that can cause the number of eye disorders, such as optic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, and ocular surface diseases. The most common of these is diabetic retinopathy. Refractive errors and cataracts are the two most common causes of vision impairment, with diabetic retinopathy emerging as the third most common cause. Diabetic retinopathy is a preventable disease if it is not treated promptly, it might cause irreversible visual loss. Effective and consistent medical screening is essential for halting the progression of diabetic retinopathy.