Table 4: Limitations of the treatments available for DR.
Treatment |
Limitations |
Vitrectomy |
It becomes too late for vitrectomy in many cases and also the vision may decline even after the procedure |
Laser surgery |
Costly and uncomfortable for patient as a very bright light is flashed in the patient’s eye |
Medical control |
Not effective specially in case where the DR is already residing |
Medicines |
Painful and patient incompliance occur as injections and shots have to be taken |