Following laser surgery (photocoagulation) to repair a retinal tear, a person can expect a fairly brief recovery period with minimal discomfort. Temporary symptoms may include mild irritation and ...

In patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, treatment with anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) may offer a safer alternative to panretinal photocoagulation (PRP), leading to ...

Cataract surgery was associated with an increased risk of worsening diabetic retinopathy in adults with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a risk factor for complications due to cataract surgery. Patients ...

By actively leading awareness on diabetic retinopathy, Barraquer aims to shift the conversation from reaction to prevention.

Patients with diabetes should undergo careful retinal evaluation for the first year following cataract surgery. The risk of diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression increases after cataract surgery, ...