IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - ECVA has reopened our 3712 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park, NY location. New & Improved!   

   IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT - ECVA has reopened our 3712 Southwestern Boulevard, Orchard Park, NY location. New & Improved!   

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Eye Care & Vision Associates

Phone: 716-631-EYES(3937)

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Overview of Diabetic Retinopathy

This eye disorder affects people with diabetes. It happens gradually. You may not notice it until your vision is damaged. And without proper care, it can lead to blindness.

What Causes Diabetic Retinopathy?

It's linked to chronic high blood sugar. Over time, this narrows the tiny blood vessels that supply the retina. Eventually, they become blocked. New vessels grow to replace them, but they aren't as strong. They swell and leak blood and fluid. Scar tissue can form on your retina, causing your retina to detach. The damage in your eye may make it hard for your eye to drain fluid properly. This leads to a pressure buildup that harms your optic nerve.

Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy

At first, you can have diabetic retinopathy and no symptoms. But as it progresses, your vision is affected. Your eyesight may change throughout the day. You may see spots we call "floaters." Your vision may be blurry. It may be hard for you to tell colors apart. And, you may start to lose areas of vision. You can lose your sight completely.

Treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy

In the early stage of this disease, you may not need treatment. Monitoring, along with diabetes management, may be enough. But as it gets worse, you may need medications or surgery. Your doctor will create a care plan that's right for you.

Careers at ECVA

Four Western New York Offices

Elmwood Village

Map and directions to the Elmwood Village office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

932 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
P: 716.884.0880
F: 716.884.0811

Southtowns

Map and directions to the Orchard Park office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

3712 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
P: 716.648.5329
F: 716.648.3185

Niagara Falls

Map and directions to the Niagara Falls office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

6917 Plaza Drive
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
P: 716.731.6434
F: 716.731.6439

Williamsville

Map and directions to the Williamsville office of Eye Care & Vision Associates, Buffalo, NY

811 Maple Road
Buffalo, NY 14221
P: 716.631.8888
F: 716.204.1050