Is there any treatment for diabetic semi blindness?

My father is 64 years old & a diabetic patient since 12years. Since 1 year he was complaining of low-vision. His vision became worse after the laser treatment & now he is semi-blind. He can't even see our faces but yes he can see the lights & identify if they r on or off. Please let me know if there is a way by which we can improve his vision by atleast 10% or is there any operation/medications to cure the same???

Actually he is having diabetic retinotherapy. The blindness due to diabetic. He can identify if the lights r on or off & his vision is very low. Is there any possible cure or treatment? please advise

If your father's blindness is caused by retinopathy, the laser should have improved his sight. If his vision worsened, he should see the ophthalmologist again. There is an operation that can be performed if the laser hasn't helped, a vitrectomy, but it is not pleasant. Either to describe or have done. I speak from personal experience as I had a vitrectomy 2 years ago. It has sorted out one of my eyes completely.
Unfortunately, the only "cure" is good diabetic control. If your dad's diabetes isn't controlled, his blindness may become total. I'm not trying to scare, just tell you how it is. I have had insulin dependent diabetes for 34 years & have retinopathy myself.

What is the 'specific' cause of your father's vision problems; is it diabetic retinopathy or something unrelated to the diabetes with the diease just complicating the problem?

Has he had a Doctor treating his diabetes during this time??

He could have cataracts that have not been removed. Make certain he has seen a good Ophthalmologist.

My Husband is going through this now. He just had his second cataract surgery.

He will only become fully blind if it is not cared for. But it may be to late. Be adamant that he see his Dr. as required.

My Father went completely blind from Glaucoma because he was to stubborn to take care of himself.

Good Luck.

He should be going to the diabetes specialist for advice.

No, it cannot be reversed, although with good blood glucose control it can be stopped from advancing

My doctor (yes my doctor) told me to go and find some pot. Test have shown that THC (or is it TCP) found in marijuana helps diabetic retinotherapy (diabetic caused blindness).
My doctor wants to be able to prescribe it to his diabetic patients. but governments use drug laws as tool of control over the poor.
The Australian Medical Association agrees with my doctor and say ALL drugs should be where they belong - in the hands of trained doctors.

Have you tried any natural supplements. A good herbal combination that may help is Cogent db+. See www.sindor.com for more information.

Sorry, I don't think you can improve it, but lazer treatment can stop it getting worse. People with diabetes's blood vessels at the back of our eyes can burst, which damages vission. This isn't your fathers fault and much of the damage could have been done before he was diagnosed with diabetes. Lazers seal the vessels but they can't correct damage that's already been done. It sounds like your dad is seeing a specialist and you want to confirm what he's said? - v sensible, but I think this time he is right. I know it sucs, but try to stay possitive - I'm sure you will give your dad heaps of support and find ways to help him to cope. Good luck xxx