Doctor explains DIABETIC RETINOPATHY (eye disease) - STAGES, SYMPTOMS, PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

[@aatkinson2607]

The key is to completely avoid sugar, high carbohydrate diet, alcohol, high cholesterol foods and exercise regularly i.e. walking, swimming, cardio exercises

[@sophiegeorge2816]

I exercise and I’ve just been diagnosed as diabetic

[@clouds5866]

​@@sophiegeorge2816You eat a high carb diet

[@benedettocracolici197]

I had Vitreous Hemorrhage from my left eye on December 23 d 2023. I couldn't see, I only saw shadows and blood plus black spot. I went to my retina specialist, told me I needed surgery. So on March 14th of 2024 I had surgery, because the Eylea injections didn't work, so i got surgeries, now i can so much better. I would say I can see 95 percent better

[@nishitshah1742]

Your retina was completely detached??? And is your other eye totally fine???

[@benedettocracolici197]

@@nishitshah1742 no my retina wasn't detached. The other eye is pretty good. They did the surgery and now I can 95 percent better.

[@TandysHandcraftedCreations]

I am in the third stage for this video, with macular edema. I cant see out of my left eye, my right eye isnt as bad but still needs treatment, the injections i been getting for years have not been working. I asked my dr at my last treatment two weeks ago if we are gonna do surgery and how is that done, and she said we will talk bout that later..well, i want my independence back, and my mental health. SI am praying one day my sight will be better too...

[@jason-s8c]

Hello I hope you see my comment. Did you have type 2 diabetes? My a1c is 10.2 I am so scared type 2 diabetes I got trails and blurry vision

[@benedettocracolici197]

@@jason-s8c yes

[@kamraz5474]

very clear explanation of diabetic retinopathy. thanks a lot for sharing. my husbamd has had this problem for over 15 years now. i pray it doesn't affect his eye vision

[@DrODonovan]

I’m glad that this explanation was helpful. Best wishes to you and your husband

[@kamraz5474]

@@DrODonovan thanks alot Doc

[@juliaevans9521]

Thanks very much for simply and clearly explaining how my Diabetic Eye Screening will pickup any early sign of this condition before my vision is affected.

[@bobcocampo]

What is the effect of prolonged fasting with retinopathy?

[@randomname5338]

I enjoyed your video as you take a good balanced approach to visually displaying and explaining

[@DrODonovan]

Many thanks for your kind feedback - glad to know it was hellful

[@michellemcfarquhar8863]

amen

[@christset]

I was recently diagnosed with renopathy with stage one even though I consistently control my blood sugar to the core after being diagnosed with T2D in August 2022. My problem now is what I need fast, to stop it from progressing. currently no symptoms, these are my results - Left Eye: Best Visual Acuity: 6/6 Image Quality: Adequate Level of Retinopathy: R1 Background retinopathy Maculopathy (MO): No Maculopathy Right Eye: Best Visual Acuity: 6/9 Image Quality: Adequate Level of Retinopathy: R1 Background retinopathy Maculopathy (MO): No Maculopathy

[@jason-s8c]

I have same problem as you. Any luck?

[@lenns_music]

You can reverse Retinopathy! Here's how you do it......The Carnivore Diet! My wife a 50yr T1 diabetic with Retinopathy and with eye bleeds for 20 years has had about a 1000 laser zaps and a couple dozen eye shots that only made things Far, Far worse and the cause of one Retina detachment. She went on Keto a year and half ago then the Carnivore Diet 7 moths ago with No Carbs! And she has not had Any eye bleeds in over a year! Her A1C has went from mid 9s to 6.3...so far! For years the littlest amount of stress would cause a major eye bleed that would last for a week or longer, Now stress doesn't cause any eye bleeds. Will Carnivore fix any of the damage the butcher doctors caused with lazers and shots? Time will only tell but we hope so. Also you must know that we do not need any Carbs to survive but Big Food, Big Pharma and the Government want us to believe we do......WE DON'T! There is no such thing as an essential carb, only essential Proteins and Fats. Do your own research on the Carnivore Diet, look up Dr Richard Bernstein, Dr Ken Berry, Dr Shawn Baker. The body can heal itself with the proper human diet. Pass the word and Good luck to all!

[@irenasmart183]

Thank you so much for your time and informative video ...❤

[@grandsmo23]

I started with eye floaters… I’m also diabetic… went to a doctor 4 years ago… was told it would require injections to the eye… I ran away… fast forward … got my 1st injection Las week :( my floaters come back from time to time… even worse I started seeing blue n red lights… I walk extra slow as it is had to tell what’s real n what’s not…. I’m 41 I can only imagine what 60 is going to look like… I’m listening to my doc and am trying to go back 2 normal… never knew I was blessed and Neil this started…. Y’all take care!!

[@jessecontreras244]

Runaway was my first reaction too. Im 62 and going to have my first eye injection, my ophthalmologist suggests Avastin to be injection on both eyes. Years of having diabetes and getting good eye checkup every year, this leak from small veins in back of both eyes shows up and I was terrifying when he mention eye injections, unfortunately I can't ignore it at my age I m thankful they caught it. yes I hate it, but who is going to feed me, drive me around, and look after me if I go blind. Side effect is the least of my worry it's the loss of my vision that worries me most. Thanks for your comment it does bring me some comfort Imnot alone. I hope you get well. Hug from Texas.

[@grandsmo23]

Oh it gets better … hang in there… And the injections are not as bad s they seem…. :) I was surprised!😂😂😂 Good luck! I’m sure you are going to be just FINE! :)

[@jennp023pr]

@@grandsmo23 how is vision right after the injection? Like can you see just as fine after the injection or does it make your eyes blurry for a few minutes, hours?

[@nagarazang]

@@grandsmo23 hi how is your vision quality now?

[@nishitshah1742]

​@@jessecontreras244: how is the condition now, has diabetic retinopathy stopped it's progression as of now?? Is your vision totally fine now?? Please update

[@anneeq008]

Brilliant video, well explained for a novice like me 👍

[@DrODonovan]

You're very welcome.

[@perduehalen4979]

Such helpful information thank you👍

[@DrODonovan]

Glad this helped

[@Leeoptical]

Good simple explanation.

[@DrODonovan]

Glad it was helpful!

[@maureenewalefoh6805]

Thanks a lot doctor. It was very informative. Gained a lot

[@DrODonovan]

Very glad to hear this

[@mr.heylel666]

I get shots and lasers now due to back of my eyes bleeding. Thought we caught it early but a year after my first treatments my eyes started to bleed in the back. Sucks

[@Naruton-x5r]

I have him also with laser and he will reappear so how do I cure him ?

[@jessecontreras244]

I'm gong to have my first eye injection, after years of diabetic, it has caught up with me at 62, my doctor recommended Avastin to stabilized the condition. the idea of getting a needle injection is terrifying I hope it will help and prevent from getting worse. I have to tell myself, do it, just do it. God Bless you sir and I hope you are ok.

[@lawheellawheel4586]

@@jessecontreras244hello did you go for the injection? Any improvements?

[@jessecontreras244]

Yes, I had my first one and I have to admit it was abit scary at first. I was never explain the whole process until I got there, the injected your eyes first to numb them, this was not explain, so that was nerve racking, then waited a few minute the doctor came in to inject the medicine, that part was fast, I Didn't feel the needle, I was just relief it was over, my eyes burn abit after the nurse assistance drop some anti septic to prevent any infection, they send me home and for the next two days I saw a dark spot in the lower part of my eye and it then when away. I did see some improvements after the 2nd day, things were clearer not sharp but some good amount of improvement on both eyes, I still have two more visits my next one is Dec 1. How are you doing?@@lawheellawheel4586

[@ramakrishnahari6297]

God bless you Sir 🙏🌞

[@DrODonovan]

Thank you for watching

[@rosalineboko4341]

Thank you so much for that info

[@DrODonovan]

Pleasure

[@waynepicnot1800]

One of the best things to do is eat a healthy diet and regular exercise. Can help with reversing blood surger A1C levels and many others like cholesterol tryglecierides and losing weight can help reverse diabetes if its caught early.

[@DrODonovan]

Excellent advice

[@waynepicnot1800]

@@DrODonovan Thanks buddy I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2020 with my blood surger at 320 and A1C at 10.3 during the coronavirus pandemic at a year earlier in 2019 my blood surger was at 115 and the earlier in 2018 blood surger was at 94 this was when I had no diabetes in my life time until 2020 So it only has been a year so I asked my doctor what can be done to fix it and is there a cure. She started me out with medication metformin told me to eat a healthy diet and exercise the doctor did not recommend any insulin shots. I asked her what are the options the doctor set me sent a refferal over to the hospital for me to register in there diabetics program and make an appointment to see the diabetic educator nurse and registered food dietatian which I did learned so much and they told me what to do prevent the complications of diabetes reverse the side effects from diabetes and did what they told me to do and made excellent progress lost weight went from 200 lbs to 165 Ibs working out eating right foods and reversed my diabetes from 320 to 100 and A1C from 10.3 to 5.8 Good news is the pancreas is still making insulin but in my case the beta cell recepters at not responding. I have type 2 the doctor and the specialist told me. The doctor told me everything seems to healthy. I'm 35 years old and 5 foot 6 inches tall.

[@majorezekielaugustine7207]

​@@waynepicnot1800❤

[@MrPokerblot]

But that’s just obvious. 😮

[@maricargurion8403]

Is there any chance to heal and can see again?

[@JudithAdonis]

It depends on stage of retinopathy most of patients with late stage ( PDR ) what we are doing is to educate and consel the patient and the AIM is spare the remained vision but also we take some of measures accordingly......

[@WilliamMckay-hr5xr]

What about type 3c diabetes, that seems to go un mentioned

[@garydunn3037]

Following my latest Diabetic Retinopathy I was told that they were unable to get clear pictures of the back of my eyes. And have referred me to go for a "Slit Lamp Test" with an Opthamologist to find out what is going on. I have noticed in my left eye, while watching TV, that my vision is blurred in that eye. Does this involved surgery as I live alone, and afraid of going blind.

[@sciencelabvideosl7558]

What is the post prandial sugar that you recommend your patients to have? I hear 180 , I also hear 160 , 140 . What do you say, doctor?

[@acadburn123]

The best is to ask you're Endo :) He is European they work off a different scale, I would imagine 5.1 haha in the US I believe type 1 and Type 2 have different targets with type one being under 170...

[@buombothmut]

Well explanation 👏. Thanks

[@DrODonovan]

You are welcome

[@qazizulfiqarahmed8750]

Can anybody tell me that he overcame the problem of diabetic retinopathy and blocked vein was functional once again after having injactions , steroids and laser treatment .

[@kristywu7059]

thanks for give me this education papa got problem like this

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome

[@OKR1982A]

I was diagnosed with choridal retinal atrophy of the right eye, originally from a colour blindness test on my ight eye, mine was caused by sarcoidosis

[@DrODonovan]

Sorry to hear this - I hope you’re ok

[@OKR1982A]

@@DrODonovan people always assume sarcoidosis os only lungs or skin. Thanks for your comment, currently it's inactive

[@syedzartashhaider8717]

good video

[@DrODonovan]

Thanks for the visit

[@qazizulfiqarahmed8750]

My question yo Dr O' Donovan is very simple . please tell me have anybody recovered after being diagnosed CRVO , or BRVO ?

[@sammi86]

Fab video. Ive recently been told that i have evidence of DIABETIC RETINOPATHY

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome. Hope you are doing ok.

[@reigndeerfox8898]

Thank you so much!!!

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome!

[@hanesh1515]

My husband affected the retinopathy 3 rd srage....4 times attempt laser treatment,still doctor refer eylia injection for right eye coming Thursday, mentally total confused family members.. please reply me doctor.

[@krupasanghavi7151]

Want to know retinal vasculitis pls dr reply me nd when possible gene tharepy for retinal vasculitis nd also I want to online consultation with u how can I connect u

[@mickdunne981]

I have type 2 db doctor i have my appointment with my eye doctor saturday week the 23rd of june ar 11 30am i donr want to losse my sight.Thank you for the advice ❤ Much love greetings from ireland

[@DrODonovan]

Hi. I hope your appointment went well Mick. Happy New Year and greetings from the UK. My family are all Irish.

[@__Ashape__]

I have some small micro-tears in my retina ( 23, male) with no diabetes whatsoever lol, it was probably just a genetic condition. I got the laser treatment today for the right eye and next week is a checkup appointment. Do you think I can still go to the gym and work out (heavy) during this week? Or will that be detrimental to the healing process of the lasered eye?

[@benedettocracolici197]

Take it easy the Gym is not important right now. You don't want to put pressure on your eye.

[@ssmufc9941]

I’m in a similar situation, was advised not to exercise, especially not weights as while I’m recovering and having drops, the pressure in the eye can build up easily leading to other issues. Let’s just wait for the ‘all clear’ and not take any chances 💪🏽

[@KyzerFord]

I am somewhat worried that I might have this as of mid October 2022 I started seeing floaters the floates looked like hair and lots of dots clump up that looks like blood cells and about the day after my birthday (Dec28) the white part of my right eye started bleeding I then took a FBS test and blood cholesterol test the day after my results were 6.78 and both my HDL and LDL were both high I am currently 117kg and 5"9 so far I still haven't had my eyes checked due to financial issue I hope when i finally get it checked it's nothing serious

[@KyzerFord]

Oh. I'm now 20 and since may last year my weight have gone down a bit not much 129kg-117kg last i took a FBS test was around 5 years ago it came out normal

[@jorgepozo2522]

I’am very agree with your comment is excellent thanks so much!!

[@DrODonovan]

It’s a pleasure

[@maryalarid6010]

Thank you!

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome!

[@Naruton-x5r]

What to do if it has happened and it always bleeds behind my eyes

[@benedettocracolici197]

Nothing really. You are always going to bleed, but the Eylea injections will slow down the bleeding big time.

[@ianscianablo8507]

Hi. But if an eye doctor finds retinopathy isn't it too late?

[@jason-s8c]

I wish i knew

[@SalvatoryBenedict]

Im struggling with this problem, but I can't afford treatment because of high costs. I'm from Tanzania, and plz anyone help me.

[@frankinher7467]

leave there go to mexico cross the border into america get free home, food and money along with health insruance if you dont have a visa to visit the usa

[@written_and_recited]

​@@frankinher7467Tanzania is in east Africa... How the hell would they get to Mexico?

[@frankinher7467]

@@written_and_recited The same way i would id either rent a private jet from the Julius Nyerere International Airpor in Tanzania to take me there while sipping champage with a close relative they are needed to be discharged from the hospital after an operation or if i have to travel the slow way so id just have to rent a crew with a on a private yaht, i know they are poorer there so, hmm just maybe a 100 foot yaht instead of a bigger one with a helipad.. easy peasy man thats how.

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[@DrODonovan]

Thanks for watching

[@محمدالغري-و4و]

Thank u

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome

[@buombothmut]

Thanks

[@DrODonovan]

Welcome!

[@kumbish717]

Ya doctor it helped me to 🎉demonstrated alot to me i like your video ❤

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome

[@mickdunne981]

I have type 2 db and i have an appointment with my eye doctor saturday week the 23rd of june here in ireland i want to control hand get rid of type 2 db thanks for the advice i have subbed and liked the video greetings from ireland😊❤

[@jason-s8c]

How are you now?

[@Nielo_Angelo]

I'm 21 age right eyes small spot😢

[@DrODonovan]

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding

[@grandsmo23]

May God help you and all who are suffering from this …

[@Ventiiixxx]

I have had t1d for over 15 years, and I have no complications (knock on wood)! I'm 27, and the thought of dr scares me. I have a pump, CGM, and well controlled sugars. I am worried about visual complications 😢

[@RubenG.MadrigaleJr]

Also to add if you can share the information and upload it. Pressing down on the lower island blinking, 20 times blue rectangles in neon and a board rate oflorescent lighting bulbs bodyrate. Hitting people that are driving vehicles and pressing on. The chair ducked up the eye to see a reflectiveness of a city sign in the same shape as the black offset arch of the median of the road.

[@DonatoPanico-km2jq]

I’m Asymtomatic, and have diabetes so…………..

[@teresafermandel9080]

I'm 7 stone, so what then. !???

[@DrODonovan]

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

[@Almayernik]

Good info, except the diet advice.

[@DrODonovan]

Thanks for the feedback. Can you explain why you don’t agree with the diet advice ?

[@lakshminarasimhaiahappanni3317]

pH no. Hale

[@teresafermandel9080]

What if u are under weigh and just found out you got type 2

[@DrODonovan]

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. Thanks for understanding.

[@warrior_code]

i think my aunty has diabetic retinopathy but she unable to diagnose and helpless. can u guide me to help her?

[@juliat3864]

Thank you!

[@DrODonovan]

You're welcome!

[@buombothmut]

Thanks

[@DrODonovan]

No problem