Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is when diabetes (too much blood glucose) causes retinal damage, potentially affecting vision. The retina is a tissue layer at the back of the eye that captures and sends information to the brain, enabling you to see. Damage can occur when retinal blood vessels swell, leak or clog. When your retina malfunctions due […]

Retinopathy refers to any damage to the retina, a light-sensitive tissue layer at the back of the eye. The retina communicates with the brain to help you recognize images and any information you see or read. When your retina is not working properly, your vision can decline. Several conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure, […]