{"id":2321,"date":"2025-05-22T09:13:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T09:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/?page_id=2321"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:49:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:49:08","slug":"diabetic-retinopathy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israt.dev\/doctor-backup\/diabetic-retinopathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetic retinopathy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2321\" class=\"elementor elementor-2321\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b1d9e3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"17b1d9e3\" data-element_type=\"container\" id=\"apply-sec-features\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9c850e e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a9c850e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55f1407c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"55f1407c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Mr. Ijaz Sheikh \u2013 Your Specialist in Diabetic <span>Eye Care<\/span><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Mr. Ijaz Sheikh, a <strong>fellowship-trained medical retina specialist<\/strong>, offers expert, personalised care for people with diabetes-related eye disease. With specialist training at <strong>Bristol Eye Hospital<\/strong>, he combines clinical precision with a supportive, patient-first approach.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3125d2f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3125d2f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de218d3 e-con-full elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"de218d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a0d0f0 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0a0d0f0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b0c7a6 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<h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Wet AMD                 <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>less common but more aggressive, caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-252a8b2 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"252a8b2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8fccdb ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"f8fccdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text-center text- 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<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed00c07 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ed00c07\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c390782 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-tabs\" data-id=\"c390782\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div data-scroll-on-click=\"no\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" id=\"eael-advance-tabs-c390782\" class=\"eael-advance-tabs eael-tabs-horizontal eael-tab-auto-active \" data-tabid=\"c390782\">\n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-nav \">\n                <ul class=\"eael-tab-inline-icon\" role=\"tablist\">\n                                            <li id=\"stages-of-diabetic-retinopathy\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"stages-of-diabetic-retinopathy-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"symptoms-to-watch-for\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"symptoms-to-watch-for-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Symptoms to Watch For<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                                            <li id=\"diagnosis-eye-monitoring\" class=\"inactive eael-tab-item-trigger eael-tab-nav-item\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"diagnosis-eye-monitoring-tab\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n                            \n                                                                                                                            \n                                                            <span class=\"eael-tab-title title-after-icon\" >Diagnosis &#038; Eye Monitoring<\/span>                            \n                                                    <\/li>\n                    \n                                  <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"eael-tabs-content\">\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"stages-of-diabetic-retinopathy-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"stages-of-diabetic-retinopathy-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <ol><li><strong>Background Retinopathy:<\/strong><br \/>Small changes in the retina\u2019s blood vessels\u2014may not affect vision but needs monitoring.<\/li><li><strong>Pre-Proliferative Retinopathy:<\/strong><br \/>Worsening vessel damage\u2014risk of bleeding increases.<\/li><li><strong>Proliferative Retinopathy:<\/strong><br \/>New abnormal blood vessels grow, which can bleed and lead to serious vision complications.<\/li><li><strong>Diabetic Maculopathy (Diabetic Macular Edema):<\/strong><br \/>Swelling in the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.<\/li><\/ol>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"symptoms-to-watch-for-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"symptoms-to-watch-for-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <ul><li>Blurred or fluctuating vision<\/li><li>Difficulty seeing at night<\/li><li>Empty or dark areas in your vision<\/li><li>Sudden vision loss (from bleeding in the eye)<\/li><li>Floaters or spots in your field of view<\/li><\/ul><p>Many people experience <strong>no symptoms in the early stages<\/strong>, which is why <strong>regular diabetic eye screening<\/strong> is essential.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t        \n                    <div id=\"diagnosis-eye-monitoring-tab\" class=\"clearfix eael-tab-content-item inactive\" data-title-link=\"diagnosis-eye-monitoring-tab\">\n\t\t\t\t        <p>Mr. Sheikh uses state-of-the-art imaging tools for accurate diagnosis and progress tracking:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT):<\/strong> Scans the retina in high detail to detect swelling or fluid<\/li><li><strong>Retinal Photography:<\/strong> Captures images of the retina for review and comparison over time<\/li><li><strong>Fluorescein Angiography:<\/strong> Highlights blood flow problems using a dye and specialised camera<\/li><\/ul><p>These tools ensure Mr. Sheikh can spot even subtle signs of diabetic damage and intervene early.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n\t\t                    <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f03d67a e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f03d67a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74834b9d elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"74834b9d\" 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Anti-VEGF injections (like Eylea, Lucentis, or Avastin) help reduce swelling and control new blood vessel growth. Steroid injections may be used in selected cases.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fd1cdf e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1fd1cdf\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509cf03 ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"509cf03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-layers1\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Laser Therapy                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>Two types may be used:\n\u2022Focal\/Grid Laser: Targets leaking blood vessels to reduce fluid buildup\n\u2022Pan-retinal Photocoagulation (PRP): Used for advanced stages to treat abnormal new vessel growth\n<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92429a5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"92429a5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2923384 ekit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-icon-box\" data-id=\"2923384\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >        <!-- link opening -->\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"ekit_global_links\">\n                <!-- end link opening -->\n\n        <div class=\"elementskit-infobox text- text-left icon-lef-right-aligin elementor-animation- media  \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-box-header elementor-animation-\">\n                <div class=\"elementskit-info-box-icon  text-center\">\n                    <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"elementkit-infobox-icon icon icon-layers1\"><\/i>\n                <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"box-body\">\n                            <h3 class=\"elementskit-info-box-title\">\n                    Vitrectomy Surgery                <\/h3>\n                        \t\t  \t<p>For cases with significant bleeding (vitreous haemorrhage) or retinal detachment, a vitrectomy may be required. Mr. Sheikh will refer and guide you through this if necessary.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n        \n        \n                <\/div>\n                <\/a>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56fb04c e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"56fb04c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3046b0af elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"3046b0af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper center   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Frequently Asked <span>Questions<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4750812e e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4750812e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5426385d e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5426385d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40646a3f e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"40646a3f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57346708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"57346708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-219959469f1f4382844b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-219959469f1f4382844b\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-219959469f1f4382844b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need treatment if I have no symptoms?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-219959469f1f4382844b\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>Yes, early-stage diabetic retinopathy may still require monitoring or treatment to prevent vision loss.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ae2191d69f1f4382844b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ae2191d69f1f4382844b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ae2191d69f1f4382844b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How often should I be checked?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ae2191d69f1f4382844b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>At least once a year, or more often if changes are found. Mr. Sheikh will advise based on your stage.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-18730b269f1f4382844b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-18730b269f1f4382844b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-18730b269f1f4382844b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Are eye injections painful?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-18730b269f1f4382844b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>The eye is numbed with drops. Most patients find the procedure comfortable and quick.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-8b4116969f1f4382844b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-8b4116969f1f4382844b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-8b4116969f1f4382844b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can diabetic eye disease be cured?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-8b4116969f1f4382844b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>While the damage cannot always be reversed, timely treatment can prevent it from worsening.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-57346708\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-aa7221a69f1f4382844b\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-aa7221a69f1f4382844b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-aa7221a69f1f4382844b\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Will my vision return to normal?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-aa7221a69f1f4382844b\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-57346708\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69f1f4382844b\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><em>Many patients experience significant improvement or stabilisation of vision with proper treatment.<\/em><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8079e49 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8079e49\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4143e3 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4143e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3cbcd e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c3cbcd\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae9186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-heading\" data-id=\"dae9186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" ><div class=\"ekit-heading elementskit-section-title-wraper text_left   ekit_heading_tablet-   ekit_heading_mobile-text_center\"><h2 class=\"ekit-heading--title elementskit-section-title \">Book Your Personal Eye Assessment<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<div class='ekit-heading__description'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>If you have diabetes\u2014<strong>don\u2019t wait for symptoms to appear<\/strong>.<br \/>Mr. Ijaz Sheikh offers expert, proactive care to detect and treat diabetic retinopathy early, helping protect your vision for the long term.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dad4ac5 e-con-full e-flex wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dad4ac5\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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With specialist training at Bristol Eye Hospital, he combines clinical precision with a supportive, patient-first approach. Wet AMD less common but more aggressive, caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina Wet AMD less common but more aggressive, caused by abnormal blood vessels under the retina Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms to Watch For Diagnosis &#038; Eye Monitoring Background Retinopathy:Small changes in the retina\u2019s blood vessels\u2014may not affect vision but needs monitoring. Pre-Proliferative Retinopathy:Worsening vessel damage\u2014risk of bleeding increases. Proliferative Retinopathy:New abnormal blood vessels grow, which can bleed and lead to serious vision complications. Diabetic Maculopathy (Diabetic Macular Edema):Swelling in the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision. Blurred or fluctuating vision Difficulty seeing at night Empty or dark areas in your vision Sudden vision loss (from bleeding in the eye) Floaters or spots in your field of view Many people experience no symptoms in the early stages, which is why regular diabetic eye screening is essential. Mr. Sheikh uses state-of-the-art imaging tools for accurate diagnosis and progress tracking: Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Scans the retina in high detail to detect swelling or fluid Retinal Photography: Captures images of the retina for review and comparison over time Fluorescein Angiography: Highlights blood flow problems using a dye and specialised camera These tools ensure Mr. Sheikh can spot even subtle signs of diabetic damage and intervene early. Treatment Options Intravitreal Injections Used for diabetic macular edema or active proliferative disease. Anti-VEGF injections (like Eylea, Lucentis, or Avastin) help reduce swelling and control new blood vessel growth. Steroid injections may be used in selected cases. Laser Therapy Two types may be used: \u2022Focal\/Grid Laser: Targets leaking blood vessels to reduce fluid buildup \u2022Pan-retinal Photocoagulation (PRP): Used for advanced stages to treat abnormal new vessel growth Vitrectomy Surgery For cases with significant bleeding (vitreous haemorrhage) or retinal detachment, a vitrectomy may be required. Mr. Sheikh will refer and guide you through this if necessary. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need treatment if I have no symptoms? Yes, early-stage diabetic retinopathy may still require monitoring or treatment to prevent vision loss. How often should I be checked? At least once a year, or more often if changes are found. Mr. Sheikh will advise based on your stage. Are eye injections painful? The eye is numbed with drops. Most patients find the procedure comfortable and quick. Can diabetic eye disease be cured? While the damage cannot always be reversed, timely treatment can prevent it from worsening. Will my vision return to normal? Many patients experience significant improvement or stabilisation of vision with proper treatment. Book Your Personal Eye Assessment If you have diabetes\u2014don\u2019t wait for symptoms to appear.Mr. Ijaz Sheikh offers expert, proactive care to detect and treat diabetic retinopathy early, helping protect your vision for the long term. 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