What is a good treatment for diabetic retinopathy: how long is recovery time?

It Depends..........: There are 3 main options for treating diabetic retinopathy: 1) laser photocoagulation; 2) intraocular injection; and 3) vitrectomy surgery. The type of treatment choosen is based on the extent and type of diabetic retinopathy your doctor identifies. Recovery can range from a few days to several weeks.

Minimal: If you are referring to recovery from laser treatments and injections, then it is very quick. I tell patient's that aside from the blurred vision of dilation, they may return to work or routine activity. If you mean how long does it take to get response to laser or injections, that is a different question altogether. Recovering from surgery should it ever get to that takes longer.

Dr Conrad and another doctor agreed