Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment

Employed at the history of their frequent problem is that she provided for the treatment of diabetic retinopathy - treatment of bleeding or to fix it. Assuming true, what is a realistic length of time expected to be absent from work?
She also said that perhaps it was partially detached retina. Could it be an emergency requiring immediate treatment? Or am I wrong? The recovery time?

In mild cases, treatment of diabetic retinopathy is not necessary. Regular reviews are essential, even if, to monitor any progression. Tight control of blood glucose and blood pressure can substantially reduce or prevent diabetic retinopathy.
In more advanced cases, treatment is recommended to stop the damage of diabetic retinopathy and prevent vision loss.
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retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that almost always leads to blindness if not treated quickly. The retina is the light sensitive tissue that lies smoothly against the rear wall of the eye. Under the retina is the choroid, a thin layer of blood vessels that supplies oxygen and nutrients to the retina. Retinal detachment occurs when the retina separates from the underlying layer of blood vessels. Unless it is relocating, permanent vision loss may result.

Posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) is a common condition that occurs in about 75 percent of people aged over 65 years. As people age, the vitreous, a jelly-like substance inside the eye changes. This can lead to posterior vitreous detachment. Many people are not aware that they have developed PVD but some notice symptoms such as floats or flashing lights. Floaters can take many forms from little dots, circles, lines, clouds or cobwebs. Sometimes people experience a wide float that can be distracting and make things difficult to read. Unfortunately, when nothing can be done for this medical condition, people usually find that the symptoms calm down after about six months and people eventually learn to live with the floaters. The brain tends to adapt to the floats and is finally able to ignore them, and then they become a problem in very bright light. However, as the subject is an employee, it is not likely to be linked because of the normal appearance in 65 years.
In all cases where specific medical information is required, you will be advised to consult a doctor or an ophthalmologist

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I had retinopathy and many laser procedures. I was in severe pain that day. But the next day it was like nothing had happened, no pain. But it's just me. If your employee may be different. Tell them to get a note from their ophthalmologist.

I had a detached retina and thus is a different story. It is an invasive procedure and recovery can take weeks or months. If a detached retina, the doctor take them out of work right away - any effort could be worse, my doctor had to wait a week before deciding to undergo surgery, because the detachment could cure. But it usually does not. If the posting is not fixed, it can become blind in that eye.