Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we aim to prevent vision loss in people at risk and preserve or restore vision in those with retinal diseases. Diabetic Macular Edema and Diabetic Macular Ischemia are complications of Diabetic Retinopathy, all of which affect the blood vessels of the retina.

Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy

Both Diabetic Macular Edema and Ischemia are maculopathies, which means they specifically affect the macula – the central portion of the retina which is responsible for high visual acuity. Although there are several treatment options for Diabetic Macular Edema, including laser photocoagulation, injection of drugs into the eye, or surgery, there is a high unmet need for people living with Diabetic Macular Ischemia, as there are currently no treatment options available.

To find out more about both Diabetic Macular Edema and Diabetic Macular Ischemia, scroll through our detailed infographic or listen to our descriptive audio recording.

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For more insights into Diabetic Macular Ischemia, you can listen to the Eyes on Retina. The Podcast episode ‘An introduction to Diabetic Macular Ischemia’. Click the podcast tile in the ‘Related content’ section below to access all episodes.

You can also learn more about Diabetic Retinopathy on the dedicated page on the website. Click the ‘Delving into Diabetic Retinopathy’ tile below to learn more!

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Delving into Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes mellitus which affects the blood vessels of the retina and affects 1 in 3 people with diabetes.