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Treatment for Diabetic Retinopathy

95% of people diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy, if treated promptly, can avoid significant vision loss.

Laser photocoagulation treatment seals off blood vessels that are leaking into the eye, and stops new blood vessels from growing. This laser treatment only takes a few moments, and is painless.

Sometimes in diabetic retinopathy blood leaks into the vitreous humor in the eye, clouding vision. Some eye doctors wait before choosing treatment, as the blood may dissipate by itself. Another treatment option is a vitrectomy, which removes blood that has already leaked into the vitreous humor.

To improve the supply of blood to the core inner portion of the retina, a laser may be used to destroy tissue on the outside of the retina which is not essential for basic vision. This procedure is used to save vision.

Lucentis is a medication that is administered by an eye doctor using injections. This medication was approved by the FDA is 2015, and is the first non-laser treatment approved by the FDA. The FDA is currently reviewing several other non-laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy.

Exciting news! Clear Vision Associates - Aurora/GVR is rebranding and moving to a new location. Starting June 12th, we'll be known as Aurora Eye Practice & Optical. Visit us at our new address: 14261 E Cedar Ave Unit C, Aurora, CO 80012.

Medicaid and Denver Health Medicaid accepted which provides free glasses for children and qualifying adults. Personalized one-on-one exams, no tele-optometry. Continued care with our doctors, Dr. Esteban Sandoval, Dr. Chris Hey, and Dr. Paul Grigonis.