Question 1

can children get diabetic retinopathy? i think that diabetic retinopathy usually only happens after you've had diabetes for years, but my son has had it since he was 5. he's 15 now, so is he at higher risk?

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, they can. Fortunately, it turns out that earlier onset of type 1 diabetes is associated with a lower risk of retinopathy even after years of the disease as compared to children with onset of diabetes after puberty. But the longer anyone has diabetes and the worse the glucose control the higher the risk. 
But it would be distinctly uncommon for him to have retinopathy at this age however. The challenge is for him to take charge of his diabetes since as a parent, especially at this age, one can only do so much. Jdrf may be of help in your area.

Question 2

what is retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Retinopathy: Retinopathy is a general descriptive term used for retinal pathology.

Question 3

what is premature retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

ROP?: There is a condition occurring in premature infants called Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in which the child is born before the retina has completed normal growth.  Treatment needs to be done early and can involve observation, laser, injections and surgery.

Question 4

what are the main causes of retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Age and Diabetes: The most common retinopathies are caused by age (macular degeneration) and diabetes (diabetic retinopathy).  There are many others as well.

Question 5

what are the causes of central serious retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Csr is an eye disease which causes visual impairment, often temporarily, usually in one eye, mostly affecting males in the age group 20 to 50 but which may also affect women. This condition may be caused by the use of cortisol or corticosteroids. Csr is a fluid detachment of macula layers from their supporting tissue allowing choroidal fluid to leak into the subretinal space.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal retina: Retinopathy is a generic term for any disease process of the retina.

Question 7

what should i do when my baby's suffering from retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

See an eye dr.: Retinopathy indicates that something has happened to the retina. Seeing a pediatric ophthalmologist (eye doctor) is the best way to determine what has happened and what your treatment plan and follow-up should be.

Question 8

can you give me suggestion: my baby's suffering from retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Talk to the: Baby's ophthalmologist.  Discuss your concerns and ask about the future for the baby.

Question 9

is there a cure for serius retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Time: Serous retinopathy, also termed central serous maculopathy, is a condition of unknown origin which causes the central vessels to leak fluid, raising the retina in that area, and causing a distortion or lowering of the vision.  Treatments such as steroids have been proven not to work and may be detrimental.  Most cases spontaneous improve over a six month interval and laser might melp.

Question 10

why does diabetes cause retinopathy?

Accepted Answer

Vascular damage: Diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels in the eye causing microvascular leakage and occlusion. Elevated blood sugar levels appear to be the primary cause of this damage.

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Can children get diabetic retinopathy? i think that diabetic retinopathy usually only happens after you've had diabetes for years, but my son has had it since he was 5. he's 15 now, so is he at higher risk?

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What is retinopathy?

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What is premature retinopathy?

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What are the main causes of retinopathy?

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What are the causes of central serious retinopathy?

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What is the definition or description of: retinopathy?

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What should i do when my baby's suffering from retinopathy?

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Can you give me suggestion: my baby's suffering from retinopathy?

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Is there a cure for serius retinopathy?

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Why does diabetes cause retinopathy?

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