What kind of doctor sees somebody for diabetic retinopathy?

Ophthalmologist: Patients with diabetic retinopathy are followed by an ophthalmologist for the retinopathy. But it is also important to be treated by a physician to take care of the diabetes, usually an internist, family doctor or an endocrinologist.

Ophthalmologist: This condition needs an eye specialist to treat the condition itself. However, you should be in consultation with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist in order to better control your diabetes.

See a retina special: A fellowship trained retina specialist (a kind of ophthalmologist - eye M.D.) is the best person to treat diabetic retinopathy.

Retina Specialist: This is an ophthalmologist who has specialized training in diabetic retinopathy and other diseases of the retina. Check the website of the american society of retina sepcialists, or the american academy of ophthalmology.