Diabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are abnormally high.
Insulin, a pancreatic hormone, helps our cells in obtaining energy from the glucose we consume. Diabetes is caused by the body’s inability to create or respond to insulin properly, resulting in an excess of sugar in the bloodstream.
Diabetes can damage your eyes over time and cause vision loss, even blindness. The good news is managing your diabetes and getting regular eye exams can help prevent vision problems and stop them from getting worse.
Signs that a person may develop diabetic eyes
- Night vision has changed
- Itchiness, redness, and/or discharge are all possible signs of issues with the eyes
- Frequent headaches
- Vision disruptions
- Chronic eye fatigue
- Light sensitivity
- Difficulty focusing
Stages of diabetic retinopathy
Early stage
- Blood vessel walls in the retina weaken and bulge, forming tiny pouches
- These pouches can leak blood and other fluid, which can cause a part of the retina called the macula to swell (macular edema) and distort your vision
- Macular edema is the most common cause of blindness in people with diabetic retinopathy
Advanced stage
- In this stage, the retina begins to grow new blood vessels
- These new vessels are fragile and often bleed into the vitreous (the clear gel between the lens and retina)
- With minor bleeding, you may see a few dark spots that float in your vision. If there’s a lot of bleeding, your vision may be completely blocked.
Symptoms in advanced stage
1. Blurry vision
2. Spots or dark shapes in your vision (floaters)
3. Trouble seeing colors
4. Dark or empty areas in your vision
5. Vision loss
Several ways to manage diabetes that will affect your eyesight
- Exercise regularly
- Regularly monitor your blood sugar numbers
- Use anti-inflammatory nutritional supplements specially created to support diabetic conditions
- Avoid smoking
- Eliminate alcohol
- Look after your blood pressure, particularly by doing all the things above. High blood pressure increases the risk of diabetic eye disease
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