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A member asked:

Does diabetic macula edema always lead to blindness?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Yes, patient will likely lose the central vision.

Answered 6/22/2022

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I have got diabetic macula edema in my eyes and I am so scared I am going to go blind. Ive been put on statins, and have got to go back in two months to check my eyes again. Do I just need to accept facts that I will go blind?

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If a patient gets the proper treatment for diabetic macula edema, can this prevent blindness?

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If you have to have treatment for diabetic macula edema, do you have to have this for the rest of your life, in order to prevent blindness?

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I have got diabetic macula edema in both eyes, but they dont require treatment yet as my vision is so good. Should I just face facts that I am likely to go blind in the future? Is it likely?

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I have got a small amount of non centred diabetic macula edema to both eyes, and they have said there is no need for treatment at this time, but I have to go back in two months. Is it safe during this time? Im scared Ill go blind?

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