Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It happens when the blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that senses light, get damaged.

In the beginning, diabetic retinopathy might not show any symptoms or cause only minor vision issues. But over time, it can lead to blindness. This condition can develop in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. The longer someone has diabetes and the less control they have over their blood sugar levels, the higher the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy.

Cause When there's too much sugar in the blood over a long period, it can block the small blood vessels that feed the retina, causing them to stop working. As a result, the eye tries to grow new blood vessels to supply nutrients. However, these new blood vessels are fragile and prone to leaking or breaking.

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Frequently Ask Questions

Heart disease can develop due to several factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, obesity, lack of physical activity, stress, and family history. Lifestyle habits play a major role.

Chest pain or discomfort, shortness of breath, pain in the arms, jaw, neck or back, cold sweat, nausea, and lightheadedness can be signs of a heart attack. Immediate medical attention is crucial.

Symptoms include fatigue, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, and swelling in the legs or abdomen. However, some heart conditions may not show clear signs initially.

Yes, many forms of heart disease are preventable with a heart-healthy lifestyle—balanced diet, regular exercise, avoiding tobacco, managing stress, and keeping conditions like hypertension and diabetes under control.

In some cases, yes. With early detection and intensive lifestyle changes—combined with medication—certain types of heart disease can be managed and even improved.

Stay active, eat a nutritious diet, maintain a healthy weight, quit smoking, reduce salt and sugar intake, and get regular health check-ups. Managing cholesterol and blood pressure is key.

Cardiologists treat conditions like Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Valve Disorders, Congenital Heart Defects, High Blood Pressure, and more.

Treatment can range from lifestyle changes and medication to advanced procedures like Angioplasty, Stent Placement, Pacemaker Implantation, and even Heart Surgery.

While cardiologists diagnose and treat heart issues, heart surgeries are performed by Cardiothoracic or Cardiac Surgeons. However, Interventional Cardiologists do perform minimally invasive procedures.

They specialize in procedures like angioplasty, stenting, catheter-based diagnostics, and treatments that don’t require open-heart surgery.

With medical advancements, the average life expectancy after a heart transplant is 10 to 15 years, though many live longer with proper care and follow-up.

Absolutely. Routine heart check-ups help detect silent risk factors early. Prevention is always better than cure—especially when it comes to your heart.

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