Diabetic Retinopathy – Dr Ola Alsaed
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Diabetic Retinopathy – Dr Ola Alsaed
Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the leading causes of preventable vision loss globally, especially among working-age adults. This serious eye condition stems from uncontrolled diabetes and can lead to blindness if left undiagnosed or untreated.
With early detection, timely treatment, and regular eye checkups, diabetic Retinopathy can be managed effectively, relieving and reassuring. In Dubai, Dr. Ola Alsaed is a trusted retina specialist, offering advanced care for diabetic eye disease with compassion, precision, and cutting-edge technology, providing a beacon of hope for those affected.
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatments Specialist in Dubai
Preventive eye examinations are no longer a matter of choice if you or your loved one has diabetes. Dr. Ola Alsaed, an expert in retinal diseases in Dubai, offers early screening, diagnosis, and treatment of diabetic Retinopathy. The holistic treatment plan is to help save eyesight from the effects of late complications.
The Dr Ola Clinic has treatment provisions for all phases of this disease: non-proliferative conditions, early and late proliferative Retinopathy, and diabetic macular oedema. Depending on the stage of this condition, screening might be necessary every year, or you might be experiencing symptoms.
Protect Your Vision — Book an Appointment Today
Diabetes is a permanent condition, but losing sight does not have to be. Proper attention and guidance by Dr. Ola Alsaed would keep your sight intact and maintain your quality of life.
Do not wait for symptoms to show up. In case you have diabetes, make sure to get an all-encompassing eye examination today!
Book your consultation with Dr Ola Alsaed, a forefront retina specialist in Dubai, and get your act together to preserve your eyesight.
Why Choose Dr. Ola Alsaed for Diabetic Retinopathy
Choosing the right specialist for your eye care under diabetic complications becomes paramount. Here is why people from all over Dubai give their trust to Dr. Ola Alsaed when it comes to caring for diabetic Retinopathy:
Retina Expertise
Dr. Ola is a board-certified ophthalmologist with advanced training in retinal disorders and diabetic eye disease.
Patient-Centered Approach
She explains your condition, discusses treatment options, and guides you through long-term eye care strategies with empathy and clarity, empowering you to make informed decisions about your health.
Advanced Diagnostics
Her clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art imaging tools, including: OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) Retinal Fluorescein Angiography Fundus Photography
Cutting-Edge Treatments
Whether laser therapy, anti-VEGF injections, or retinal surgery, Dr. Ola ensures each treatment is tailored to your eye and diabetes profile.
Conveniently Located in Dubai
Serving the community with accessible, expert diabetic eye care in a comfortable and modern setting ensures comfort and peace of mind during your visit.
Prevention is Better Than Cure
Diabetic Retinopathy need not cause vision loss. 90% of diabetes-related blindness can be prevented if the disease is detected early enough and treatment is rendered in time. Some ways of protecting vision include:
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes affecting the retina. The retina is that light-sensitive layer of tissue at the back of the eye. High sugar levels in the blood slowly become harmful to the small blood vessels that nourish the retina. Eventually, these blood vessels run their course and give way with leaking, swelling, or abnormal blood vessel growth.
If not treated, this condition may progress and adversely affect vision or lead to blindness.
There are two main stages:
- Non-proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (NPDR) – Early stage, where blood vessels leak fluid or bleed.
- Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) – Advanced stage with abnormal blood vessel growth that can cause retinal detachment or haemorrhage.
What Causes Diabetic Retinopathy
High blood sugar over extended periods contributes directly to the pathology of diabetic Retinopathy. To further elaborate:
Other factors contributing to the disease are:
- Poor control of blood pressure
- High cholesterol levels
- The time a patient must undergo diabetes: the longer the disease, the higher the risk.
Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
While diabetes can affect many parts of the body, its impact on vision is particularly devastating. The good news is that modern diabetic retinopathy treatments can sometimes slow or stop progression and even improve vision.
Here’s how Dr. Ola Alsaed manages diabetic eye disease:
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Regular retinal screenings using advanced diagnostic tools like OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography.
Medical Management
1. Strict control of blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol
2. Referral to endocrinologists or diabetologists as needed
Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
1. Focal Laser Therapy: Seals leaking blood vessels in diabetic macular oedema.
2. Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP): Aimed at reducing abnormal vessel growth in proliferative diabetic Retinopathy.
Intravitreal Injections
Medications such as anti-VEGF injections (e.g., Avastin, Lucentis, Eylea) or corticosteroids to reduce swelling and stop abnormal vessel growth.
Vitrectomy Surgery
An advanced surgical option for cases with vitreous haemorrhage, scar tissue, or retinal detachment.
Risk Factors of Diabetic Retinopathy
Anybody with diabetes can be at risk. But certain factors might increase the risk and severity of diabetic Retinopathy:
- Long-term diabetes lasting beyond 5 to 10 years
- Poor blood sugar control
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- High cholesterol levels
- Pregnancy of a woman with diabetes
- Smoking
- Kidney disease
To mitigate or avoid complications, one should always have eye checkups done and monitor the disease well.
Signs & Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy
No noticeable symptoms may be observed in the initial stage of diabetic Retinopathy. That is why early diagnosis is critical. As the condition progresses, the patient may encounter:
Once any of these signs manifest, it is suggested that one immediately book an appointment for consultation. Dr. Ola Alsaed uses high-resolution diagnostic tools to catch even the most subtle retinal changes before vision is affected.