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Blood dot in the eye
Hi, my uncle is around 60+ year and is diabetic for a long time and has a heart issue ( had an attack few years ago) his vision is getting blurry and recently found a blood dot in the pupil which bothers in vision. Please suggest what treatment he will have to undergo this, can this condition be improved?
Our concern is with existing other medical condition how this treatment needs to be attempted?
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Diabetic patients can suffer from an eye problem known as diabetic retinopathy. Your uncle needs a retina check up for the same. Incase treatment is needed there are options that are safe even incase of his heart attack history. Moreover treating the eye condition in time is most critical to save vision.
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Retina check up
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From your history it appears to be diabetic retinopathy
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Please consult with a nearby retina specialist
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Better to consult local retina specialist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be he is having Diabetic Retinopathy. Pl consult Retina specialist and have complete eye examination.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
As he is diabetic..he can have retinal problem..better to consult physically with local retina specialists.as he is experiencing problems in vision
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