Diabetic retinopathy is a common among diabetics and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults under the age of 65. At North Shore Eye Care all of our board certified doctors (Dr Sid Martin, Dr Jeff Martin, Dr Larry Zweibel and Dr John Mauro) see many patients with all severities of Diabetes.

 Diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce adequate insulin or cannot use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that breaks down glucose (sugar) so that it can be used by the body. The body's problem of not making enough insulin causes the level of glucose in the blood to rise. This can cause a wide range of complications, including retinopathy, neuropathy and nephropathy. 

 It is estimated that approximately 25% of people with type 1 diabetes will have some form of diabetic retinopathy five to ten years after their symptoms develop. If diabetic retinopathy is diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, the prognosis is good.

  Diabetic retinopathy is a common amongst diabetics and is one of the leading causes of blindness in adults under the age of 65. At North Shore Eye Care all of our board certified doctors (Dr Sid Martin, Dr Jeff Martin, Dr Larry Zweibel and Dr John Mauro) see many patients with all severities of Diabetes.