My mother has been suffering from Type 1 diabetes. She almost lost her sight in one eye due to retinopathy. I have consulted with two multi-speciality eye centres.
One has recommended laser surgery in both eyes, while the other suggested having laser surgery in one eye and surgery in the other. Please suggest any homoeopathic medicine to help her restore eyesight.
For a patient at a high-risk Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) stage, generally, you have to select from two options depending on the condition of the retina – Laser and Vitrectomy surgery.
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy is a very serious condition and can affect her vision severely. Therefore, it is advised not to rely on any medicines that are not scientifically backed and opt for immediate treatment with proper consultation.
It is an advanced stage of retinopathy where high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina.
Generally, a surgery called vitrectomy is recommended if there are severe complications like bleeding in the ocular gel (vitreous haemorrhage) for more than one month, retinal swelling that does not resolve the presence of scar tissue. Consult your retina expert ophthalmologist and diabetologist as to which one is most suitable for your mother.
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