YAS Eye Clinic

Treatment · Retina

Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment in Kuwait

Protect your sight from diabetes with screening, laser & injections

Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by high blood sugar over time. It can leak fluid, cause bleeding, and grow fragile new vessels — and in its early stages it has no symptoms at all. Treatment at YAS Eye Clinic in Kuwait covers the full range: annual screening, focal and panretinal (PRP) laser, Anti-VEGF intravitreal injections, and vitrectomy surgery when needed.

Every diabetic patient should have a dilated retinal exam at least once a year — even if your vision feels normal. Catching damage early is the single biggest factor in protecting your sight.

Diabetic eye screening at YAS Eye Clinic using fundus photography and OCT

Stages of diabetic retinopathy

Mild NPDR

Small microaneurysms. We monitor closely and tighten diabetes control.

Moderate NPDR

More microaneurysms and dot/blot hemorrhages. More frequent review.

Severe NPDR

Extensive hemorrhages or venous beading. PRP laser is often recommended.

Proliferative DR

Neovascularisation. PRP laser, Anti-VEGF injections, and sometimes vitrectomy are needed.

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Fluid at the macula causes blurred central vision. Treated with focal laser and/or intravitreal Anti-VEGF or steroid.

Treatment options at YAS Eye Clinic

Laser

Panretinal Photocoagulation (PRP)

Scatter laser treatment for proliferative diabetic retinopathy to stop new vessels growing.

Laser

Focal / Grid Laser

Targeted laser for leaking microaneurysms in diabetic macular edema.

Injection

Anti-VEGF (Avastin / Lucentis / Eylea)

First-line for diabetic macular edema — the most common cause of central vision loss in diabetic patients.

Surgery

Vitrectomy

For dense vitreous hemorrhage or tractional retinal detachment from advanced diabetic eye disease.

How often should I be screened?

Type 2 diabetics: dilated retinal exam at diagnosis, then at least every year. Pregnant diabetics or those planning pregnancy: every trimester. Patients already treated: our team will set the interval based on your OCT and photos.

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Diabetic eye screening or laser in Kuwait

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'Common Questions'

'Diabetic Retinopathy — Frequently Asked Questions'

  • What is diabetic retinopathy?

    It is damage to the small blood vessels of the retina caused by long-standing high blood sugar. The vessels leak, bleed, or close off, threatening central and peripheral vision.

  • Can diabetic retinopathy be reversed?

    Early leakage and swelling can be reversed with timely laser and Anti-VEGF injections. Established damage to retinal cells is permanent — but treatment stops it from getting worse and protects your remaining sight.

  • How often should a diabetic get an eye exam?

    At least once a year — even if your vision feels fine. Damage can begin before you notice any change, and early treatment makes the biggest difference in long-term sight.

  • What treatments are available?

    A personalised plan can include retinal laser (PRP or focal), Anti-VEGF injections for swelling, vitrectomy surgery for bleeding, and tight coordination with your diabetic-control physician.

  • Will I go blind from diabetic retinopathy?

    Not if it is monitored and treated in time. Most vision loss from diabetes is preventable with annual screening, good blood-sugar control, and prompt treatment when changes appear.

  • How do I book a diabetic retina screening?

    Call +965 553 06625 or use the booking form below for a same-week screening with OCT, fundus imaging, and a personal treatment plan in Al-Shaab.