Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of preventable vision loss in adults. Specialists agree that the best treatment remains prevention, through proper control of blood glucose levels.
Alongside glycemic control, managing high blood pressure, a healthy diet and regular exercise round out the main preventive measures recommended to reduce the risk of developing this complication.
Good patient education also plays a central role: understanding why periodic eye exams matter helps catch changes at an early stage, when treatment is most effective.