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Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

95% of people diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, if treated promptly, can avoid significant vision loss.

Laser photocoagulation treatment seals off blood vessels that are leaking into the eye, and stops new blood vessels from growing. This laser treatment only takes a few moments, and is painless.

Sometimes in diabetic retinopathy blood leaks into the vitreous humor in the eye, clouding vision. Some eye doctors wait before choosing treatment, as the blood may dissipate by itself. Another treatment option is a vitrectomy, which removes blood that has already leaked into the vitreous humor.

To improve the supply of blood to the core inner portion of the retina, a laser may be used to destroy tissue on the outside of the retina which is not essential for basic vision. This procedure is used to save vision.

Lucentis is a medication that is administered by an eye doctor using injections. This medication was approved by the FDA in 2015, and is the first non-laser treatment approved by the FDA. The FDA is currently reviewing several other non-laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy.

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In April 2023 my practice will move to join Eugene Eye Care Associates. I will be seeing patients in our new location at 992 Country Club Road, Suite 101. The phone number is 541-687-1715. While my 18th and Hilyard office is closing, our 541-485-2020 phone number will remain active to assist you in this transition.

For an appointment at our location in South Lane County, please call Advanced Eye Care, 315 Pacific Highway in Cottage Grove at 541-942-0176. I will be working with a team of talented ophthalmologists and optometrists who provide the full scope of comprehensive eye care, medical, surgical and refractive. Thank you for the trust you have put in us over the years. We hope to see you at our new location.

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