HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Can you have diabetic retinopathy on 1 eye??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

YES: Yes- cetainly possible: consult a retinal specialist and check with your endocrinologist.

Dr Sigari agreed

Answered 8/8/2014

3.8k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can the use *Preferably non-smoking of marijuana have negative effects on Diabetic Retinopathy? Due to the effects marijuana has on the eyes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I was recently diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy in my right eye. Am i a suitable candidate for laser surgery?

9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Hello, can someone with non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy safely use ginkgo biloba? Could it increase the chance of eye bleeds? Thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How long does recovery from diabetic retinopathy laser eye surgery take?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What is the ""least invasive"" or the ""first considered"" ""first line"" of treatment for diabetic retinopathy? Amkng eye injections and laser and photocoagulation and panretinal photocoagulation and panretinal coagulation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

If I have type 1 diabetes. would I still be able to get surgery with slight retinopathy to the eyes?
How can eye specialists determine the difference between diabetic and hypertensive retinopathy?
Can a normal yearly eye exam tell you if you have diabetic retinopathy? The dr took pictures of my eyes and other tests but nothing was said about it.
My friend has diabetic retinopathy. Being treated with Eylea eye injections. They treated the "better" eye first and in two weeks will treat the "worse" eye. Why wouldn't the Dr. treat the worse eye first, if it is worse and in poorer condition?
When having eyes dilated for glaucoma exam can an ophthalmologist detect diabetic retinopathy?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.