DIABETIC RETINOPATHY- DIAGNOSIS

On the basis of predominance of dosha diabetic retinopathy can be classified into Two 1. Kapha-pitha pradhana 2. Vatha -pitha pradhana Early Stages Symptoms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Agnimandyam Generalized itching all over the body Moothrathisaram Heaviness of the body Dimmed distant vision Altered vision Blurred vision

Advanced stages Symptoms

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Slight burning sensation of whole body and eyes Slight weakness of whole body Increased thirst Reduced sleep Occasional giddiness Occasional painful eyes Seeing small lines in front of eyes

Middle stages-Symptoms 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Severe burning sensation of eyes and extremities Recurrent urinary tract infections Madhumeham due to kapha pitha avaranam on Vatha Photophobia Edema Yellow spots in the visual field Red streaks floating in the field Blinking bright spots in the visual field Occasional dull ache in eyes Sudden diminution of central vision

Terminal stages 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Severe pain in eyes Curved images Double vision Flashes of light Severe visual loss General approach in management of Diabetic Retinopathy