Stages Of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy can be classified into four stages. They are Mild Nonproliferative Retinopathy, Moderate Nonproliferative Retinopathy, Severe Nonproliferative Retinopathy, and Proliferative Retinopathy.

• Mild Nonproliferative Retinopathy

  The specialty of mild nonproliferative retinopathy is mild symptoms. Under this early stage, the retina will become weakened and blood vessels become bulging, and sometimes fluid leakages to the retina may result.

• Moderate Nonproliferative Retinopathy

  Moderate nonproliferative retinopathy is the second stage of diabetic retinopathy. Structural changes in the retina appear due to deficient blood supply by blood vessels.

• Severe Nonproliferative Retinopathy

  Blockage of blood vessels is the main symptom of Severe nonproliferative retinopathy. This is a type of non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

• Proliferative Retinopathy

  Proliferative Retinopathy is the fourth stage under which the abnormal new blood vessels are developing in the retina. Sometimes the weakened vessels may burst and fluid leakages result in the retina. Such a condition causes vision loss.

There are four stages for Diabetic Retinopathy. Mild Nonproliferative Retinopathy, Moderate Nonproliferative Retinopathy, Severe Nonproliferative Retinopathy, Proliferative Retinopathy