Diabetic Retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness!
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness in the nation. It occurs because of the diabetes when high sugar level in blood cause damage to blood vessels in the retina.
How does it work?
Diabetic Retinopathy Data and Statistics
Direct Cost of Treatment
Most of the cases are preventable. Early diagnosis can save blindness
Changes of cases between 2000 and 2010
From 2000 to 2010, the number of cases of diabetic retinopathy increased 89 percent from 4.06 million to 7.69 million.
Cases of Diabetic Retinopathy in 2000 and 2010 (in million)
Projection for DR (2010-2030-2050)
From 2010 to 2050, the number of Americans with diabetic retinopathy is expected to nearly double, from 7.7 million to 14.6 million. Hispanic Americans are expected to see the greatest increase in cases, rising more than three-fold from 1.2 million to 5.3 million.
Projection of Diabetic Retinopathy in 2030 and 2050 (in million)
Blindness
Age-related Macular Degeneration(AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) & Glaucoma - the leading causes of blindness
Too Late
no early signs and often too late by the time patient visits Ophthalmologist
No Treatment
to regeneration vision; so, early detection and preventative treatment is the only option
Limited Tools
for early detection - which is the key to start preventative measures
