The vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) is an angiogenic factor that promotes new blood vessel growth. It is also known as the vascular permeability factor. When overexpressed, vascular endothelial growth factors can cause vascular diseases in the retina and other body parts. Anti-VEGF medicines are used to treat the conditions caused by overexpression of vascular endothelial growth factors.
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My father-in-law has diabetic macular edema. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about my father-in-law, who was recently diagnosed with diabetic macular edema. He has been taking Metformin 500 mg for the past 12 years, but his sugar levels continue to fluctuate. Now, he seems worried that he might lose his vision due to macular edema. Is this true? T... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Faricimab-svoa is a prescription medicine administered by injection into the eye. It is the first and only FDA (Food and Drug Administration)-approved treatment designed to block two causes of diabetic macular ede... Read Full »
I have astigmatism and hemorrhage in my eye. Is this serious?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently had an eye test done and it revealed that I have astigmatism, also there is a hemorrhage 2 DD superior to macula 2 DD in the left eye and a cotton wool spot 2.5 DD supero-temporal to the optician's disc in the right eye. I am hypertensive but my BP is under control with... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, this probably is related to hypertension. You are currently suffering from hypertensive retinopathy. Now your blood pressure is under control but previous longterm episodes of uncontrolled blood pressure has led to the narrowing of blood vessels in your retina a... Read Full »
What is causing vision problems in both the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, I have attached the scan reports of my aunt. She is 54 years old, diabetic, and hypertensive. She is on medication to control sugar and BP. She had an eye surgery before one year for some nerve problem in one of her eyes. The reason given by the ophthalmologist was diabetes. Now, her comp... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the files (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is a blood clot in the retina of the left eye of your aunt. This is not due to diabetes per say it may be a contributing factor. Here is what she should. Do Anti VEGF (vascular endo... Read Full »
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