New Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

New treatment may decrease progression of eye disease.

2010-10-14

NASHVILLE, TN, October 14, 2010 (Press-News.org) A study conducted by researchers from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center shows that two new treatments may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, a serious eye condition in people suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy is caused by blood vessels of the retina leaking, which causes the retina to swell. New blood vessels may also develop and cause vision loss.

The two treatments followed almost 3000 patients with diabetes. About half of them had diabetic retinopathy at the beginning of the study. Over a four year period, photos of the retina were taken to monitor any changes to the blood vessels and progression of the disease.

There were three treatments administered to the patients, including:

- Treatments to control blood pressure and bring it within normal limits
- Therapy to control and normalize their blood sugar
- A combination of lipid and fenofibrate therapy to lower cholesterol

Two of the three treatments showed a decrease in progression of diabetic retinopathy by one-third, while the third treatment showed no effect at all.

According to Dr. James C. Loden at Loden Vision Centers and a member of www.eyes.com, "These are encouraging studies we hope will pan out for our patients."

There are still safety concerns about the treatments, especially those in the blood sugar control group. These patients have a higher risk of low blood sugar and death.

For more information about Loden Vision Centers in the Nashville, Tennessee area, please visit their website at www.lodenvision.com today. To research a particular vision disorder, eye condition, or any other eye care topic, please visit www.eyes.com today.

About Loden Vision Centers

Loden Vision Centers perform LASIK and cataract surgery, as well as care for glaucoma. The five Nashville, Tennessee area locations offer Tenessee's "first and only" LASIK 20/20 money back guarantee. The state-of-the-art facilities are run by two experienced eye doctors who will meet with you during your first consultation. They are the first and only laser vision correction center in Tennessee to have membership in the national patient advocacy group, the Council for Refractive Quality Assurance.

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New Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

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