High blood sugar damages the delicate blood vessels in the retina. This damage is called diabetic retinopathy. If left untreated, serious complications can cause significant vision loss. Sudden vision loss from these complications, such as vitreous hemorrhage, or tractional retinal detachment can cause blindness.
A recent article published by the American Academy of Ophthalmology is highlighted below.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that about 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented. Early detection is key. People with diabetes should get critical, annual eye exams even before they have signs of vision loss.
Diabetic Eye diseases:
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is when blood vessels in the retina swell, leak or close off completely. Abnormal new blood vessels can also grow on the surface of the retina. People who have diabetes or poor blood sugar control are at risk for diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic macular edema
Macular edema happens when fluid builds up on the retina and causes swelling and blurry vision. Diabetes can cause macular edema. Diabetic macular edema can lead to permanent vision loss.
Diabetes and cataracts
Excess blood sugar from diabetes can causes cataracts. You may need cataract surgery to remove lenses that are clouded by the effects of diabetes. Maintaining good control of your blood sugar helps prevent permanent clouding of the lens and surgery.
Diabetes and glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause damage to your eye’s optic nerve. This damage leads to irreversible loss of vision. Having diabetes doubles your chance of getting glaucoma.
Manage your Diabetes
To prevent eye damage from diabetes, maintain good control of your blood sugar. Follow your primary care physician’s diet and exercise plan. If you have not had an eye exam with an ophthalmologist, it is crucial to get one now.
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Reference:
D. Turbert, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Diabetic Eye Disease, San Francisco, CA
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/diabetic-eye-disease