Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Turkey
About Diabetic Retinopathy
Key Highlights
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Helps prevent significant vision loss and blindness in diabetic patients.Utilizes advanced, minimally invasive diagnostic imaging for precise assessment.Offers a range of treatment options tailored to the specific stage and type of retinopathy.Focuses on early detection, allowing for more effective management of the condition.Regular monitoring can help stabilize vision and improve long-term ocular health outcomes.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, as all diabetic patients are at risk.
- Presence of symptoms like blurred or fluctuating vision, dark spots (floaters), or impaired color vision.
- Routine screening for diabetic patients, typically recommended annually.
- Progression from non-proliferative to proliferative diabetic retinopathy observed in previous exams.
- Development of diabetic macular edema (DME), which is swelling in the central part of the retina.
How to prepare
- Provide a complete medical history, including diabetes management details and current medications.
- You may be advised to temporarily discontinue wearing contact lenses before the exam.
- For diagnostic tests like fluorescein angiography, inform the doctor of any allergies, especially to iodine or contrast dyes.
- Arrange for transportation home, as eye dilation will cause temporary blurry vision and light sensitivity.
- For procedures like injections or laser therapy, follow specific pre-procedure instructions regarding food, drink, and medication.
Risks & possible complications
- Diagnostic Dilation: Temporary blurred vision and sensitivity to light.
- Fluorescein Angiography: Risk of nausea, allergic reaction, or skin discoloration from the dye.
- Laser Photocoagulation: Potential for reduced night or peripheral vision, and rare scarring.
- Intravitreal Injections: Risk of eye infection (endophthalmitis), increased eye pressure, retinal detachment, or cataract.
- Vitrectomy Surgery: Risks include cataract formation, bleeding, infection, retinal detachment, and increased eye pressure.
Recovery & hospital stay
- After diagnostic dilation, vision may be blurry for 4-6 hours; avoid driving until it clears.
- Following laser treatment or injections, you may experience mild discomfort, redness, or a gritty feeling for a day or two.
- Use prescribed antibiotic or anti-inflammatory eye drops as directed to prevent infection and reduce inflammation.
- Avoid rubbing the eye, strenuous activity, and swimming for the period specified by your ophthalmologist (typically several days to a week).
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor healing, eye pressure, and treatment effectiveness.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days
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Expected recovery time:
1 day to 4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering diabetic retinopathy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with ophthalmology departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform diabetic retinopathy. MediFyr helps you compare ophthalmologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for diabetic retinopathy compare across other countries where we have data.
Vivaan Das, a 58-year-old accountant, had...
Vivaan Das, a 58-year-old accountant, had managed his Type 2 diabetes for 15 years with medication and diet. Over the past year, he noticed his vision becoming increasingly blurry and distorted, especially when reading financial reports. Straight lines, like door frames, started to look wavy. Worried, he visited his ophthalmologist, Dr. Sharma, who diagnosed him with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy after a detailed retinal exam. Dr. Sharma explained that abnormal, fragile blood vessels were growing in his retina and bleeding, threatening his sight. He recommended a course of pan-retinal photocoagulation (PRP) laser treatment to stop this growth. During the procedure, Vivaan felt anxious but the numbing drops prevented pain; he only saw bright flashes of light. The recovery involved temporary blurred vision and light sensitivity for a few days. Over the following months, the dangerous vessels regressed, stabilizing his vision. Emotionally, Vivaan moved from a state of fear and anxiety about potential blindness, which felt like a professional and personal death sentence, to immense relief and gratitude. He became a vigilant advocate for regular diabetic eye screenings among his friends.
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