In the past
diabetes was not as common as it is today. Diabetes is often viewed as simply a physical condition requiring a reduction in sugar and fat intake. Little did people know that diabetes can cause blindness!
This problem
is becoming more serious as diabetes reaches epidemic levels in most Western countries. Vision is one of our most important senses, and in this information age of "need for speed" more than 70% of sensory information passes through our eyes. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, people with diabetes can lose their eyesight 25 times more often than people without diabetes.
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Since diabetes is already the number one cause of blindness in the United States, it is not surprising that ophthalmologists are predicting a catastrophic increase in vision loss as the diabetes epidemic grows surprisingly large.
People who are newly diagnosed with diabetes often have only small visual fluctuations that disappear when treatment improves their blood glucose levels. It's easy to believe early on that everything is okay. Over the years, however, if hyperglycemia continues, the blood vessels behind the eyes in the retina may gradually become damaged. This causes a problem called diabetic retinopathy, and the longer diabetes, the more likely it is to develop retinopathy. Inadequate control of blood glucose levels further increases the risk. More than 70% of diabetic patients have some changes in their eyes within 15 years after diagnosis.
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So what exactly is retinopathy?
There are two types of retinopathy. Retinopathy is classified as non-proliferative or proliferative. Nonproliferative retinopathy is a common mild form in which small blood vessels in the retina rupture and leak. Mild retinal edema may occur, but treatment is rarely required unless it causes blurred central vision or straight lines appear curved.
On the other hand, proliferative retinopathy is less common but is a more serious form of new blood vessels that grow abnormally in the retina. Damage or bleeding of these blood vessels can lead to severe vision loss, such as blindness. Early laser treatment can block leaking blood vessels and slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy, but cannot reverse existing vision loss.
There is no real cure or method to eliminate the risk of diabetic eye damage, but two important things can be done to prevent more serious complications. The first important step is to stabilize and control your blood glucose levels through a healthy diet and regular exercise. The second step is to make sure you get an eye exam for your diabetic every year.
Diabetes is a disease that primarily affects blood vessels and, in extreme forms, can cause serious heart disease, stroke, and kidney damage. These life-threatening diabetic vascular diseases deserve high priority, but at the top of the important list of patients with diabetes is the risk of serious eye disease and loss of vision. Be sure to consult a qualified healthcare professional to prevent diabetes-related eye problems! Experienced ophthalmologists can detect subtle eye changes in diabetics long before they notice changes in their vision, and more importantly, quickly enough to do something good. ..
If you or someone nearby has diabetes, or if diabetes already exists, it's time to see your doctor for a detailed eye exam before it's too late! Don't let diabetes demand from other eyes!
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