Diabetic Retinopathy treatment in Oman: from screening to surgery

Diabetic retinopathy rarely causes symptoms until it is advanced, so regular eye checks matter. This page explains the stages, the treatments available and the everyday habits, including during Ramadan, that help protect your sight.

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Understanding the stages

In non-proliferative disease, small bleeds and leaks appear and treatment is usually tighter diabetes control and close monitoring. In proliferative disease, fragile new vessels grow and can bleed or pull on the retina, which needs prompt treatment.

Diabetic macular oedema, fluid at the centre of the retina, can occur at any stage and blurs reading vision.

Screening and monitoring

Regular checks catch problems while they are still easy to treat.

Dilated eye examEveryone with diabetes should have regular exams, with the interval set by their doctor.
Retinal photography and OCTDocument change and detect swelling you cannot feel.
Extra checksPregnancy and fast changes in blood sugar can speed up eye damage.
Early referralDo not wait for symptoms before seeing an ophthalmologist.

Treatments with proven benefit

Which treatment you need depends on the stage and on whether the macula is affected.

Anti-VEGF injections

Reduce swelling and slow abnormal vessel growth.

Laser photocoagulation

Treats leaking areas or reduces the drive for new vessel growth.

Steroid implants

Considered for some patients with persistent swelling.

Vitrectomy

Surgery to remove blood or scar tissue pulling on the retina.

Daily habits and Ramadan

Everyday control protects your eyes alongside any treatment.

Keep blood sugar on target

Work with your care team on a plan you can maintain.

Control pressure and cholesterol

Both strongly affect retinal vessels.

Plan fasting with your doctor

Ask how to adjust medicines and meal timing before Ramadan, and break your fast if sugar drops.

Keep every appointment

Early treatment works far better than late treatment.

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