Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes-related damage to the retina that can lead to severe and permanent vision loss.
What you need to know about diabetic retinopathy.
People with diabetes often develop eye problems. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the pancreas does not secrete enough insulin — the hormone that regulates blood sugar — or when the body is unable to process insulin properly. Over time, elevated blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the retina.
Diabetic retinopathy is evaluated by the Social Security Administration under the special senses listings, based on visual acuity, visual field, or visual efficiency. Diabetes-related complications affecting other body systems may also support a claim.
We help clients with diabetes-related vision loss assemble the medical evidence the SSA requires, often coordinating with both endocrinologists and ophthalmologists.
Common symptoms and findings.
- Blurred or fluctuating vision
- Floaters and dark spots
- Impaired color vision
- Dark or empty areas in vision
- Vision loss
- Difficulty seeing at night
- Need for ongoing injections or laser treatment
- Other diabetes complications
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Herren Law does not charge a fee for a consultation, and we work on a contingency basis — you do not owe us anything unless you receive benefits.
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