Board-certified ophthalmologist providing advanced diabetic eye disease diagnosis and treatment in Roslyn Heights, Nassau County, and the North Shore of Long Island.

Diabetic retinopathy is a sight-threatening complication of diabetes that affects the blood vessels of the retina. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage these delicate vessels, leading to bleeding, fluid leakage, retinal swelling, and abnormal new blood vessel growth. In its early stages, diabetic retinopathy may have no noticeable symptoms, making regular eye examinations critical for early detection.

At Politi Eyecare & Aesthetics, diabetic retinopathy is managed with a comprehensive, medical approach focused on preserving vision and preventing progression. Each patient receives a detailed retinal evaluation using advanced imaging to assess disease severity and guide individualized treatment.

Treatment plans may include close monitoring, medical therapy, laser procedures, or intravitreal injections depending on the stage of disease and presence of retinal swelling or abnormal blood vessel growth. Our goal is to stabilize retinal health, reduce vision loss risk, and maintain long-term visual function through evidence-based, physician-directed care.

Laser therapy is used to treat abnormal or leaking blood vessels in the retina and to reduce the risk of severe vision loss. Targeted retinal laser treatment can help control disease progression, reduce retinal swelling, and prevent complications related to advanced diabetic eye disease. Laser procedures are performed in-office and are tailored to the specific findings in each patient’s eye.

 Intravitreal injections deliver medication directly into the eye to reduce retinal swelling and inhibit abnormal blood vessel growth associated with diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema. These treatments are performed under sterile conditions and are commonly used to improve or stabilize vision in patients with more advanced disease. Treatment frequency is individualized based on response and disease activity. 

Early detection is essential in preventing permanent vision loss from diabetic retinopathy. Even patients with well-controlled diabetes may develop retinal changes over time. Routine diabetic eye examinations allow for timely intervention before symptoms occur and before irreversible damage develops.