Diabetic retinopathy

Diagnosis & Testing

Self-Diagnosing Eye Problems While Waiting For Your Appointment

Eye problems should never be ignored. What is more precious than sight? However, here is a way to answer some questions for yourself after making that appointment with the eye doctor.

The site listed below contains numerous symptoms of various kinds of eye problems. Next to the symptom are the possible conditons that could cause that symptom. In some cases, there are many different possibilities.

Diagnosing Diabetic Retinopathy

If an eye examination reveals any of the following conditions, there is a likely diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy:

  • Leaking blood vessels
  • Retinal hemorrhage
  • Swollen retina
  • Fatty deposits (exudates) in the retina