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Diabetes is a metabolic ailment that ultimately affects the blood vessels that bring oxygen to all body tissues. The most affected organs are usually the kidneys and eyes. 80% of diabetics develop one of the following eye diseases 10 years after being diagnosed:
They usually result from improper diabetic control, and can be prevented by monitoring and keeping your blood glucose in check.
Diabetic retinopathy is a common eye disease, and an important cause of blindness in diabetic adults. The retinal blood vessels are affected and leak fluid, causing a proliferative or nonproliferative retinopathy depending on whether or not new blood vessels are formed on the retina.
With our current medical technology, the vast majority of patients with diabetic retinopathy will not progress into severe visual impairments. So, contact your doctor if you experience one of these symptoms:
In macular edema, the blood vessels of the retina leak plasma and fluid and cause swelling of the eye. This is associated with the following symptoms:
These symptoms can improve with laser treatments, by directing laser light to the trouble areas to seal the damaged blood vessels and prevent further leaking. This also reduces the formation of new blood vessels and the risk of retinal detachment. It should be considered as an option in the early phase of the disease to prevent future cases of severe visual impairment.
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Cataracts are caused by cloudiness of the eye lenses. It often causes these symptoms:
Glaucoma results due to the eye’s lack of ability to drain natural fluid and putting too much pressure on the inside of the eye. This can lead to pain and blurred vision as the blood vessels and surrounding nerves in the eye become compressed. The most proliferate form of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, which can be treated with medication so that the eye can properly drain and can alleviate the pressure. This type of glaucoma typically has no symptoms until significant vision loss has occurred as it develops slowly.
All diabetics are at risk of diabetic eye disease. Thus, it is recommended to undergo an annual eye examination, especially when there is poorer blood sugar control. The longer time you have with the diagnosis, the higher your risk will be, and eye exams should begin as soon as you’re diagnosed or 5 years after diagnosing the disease in the case of type 1 diabetes diagnosed in children.
Our knowledgeable staff is here to answer all your questions about which procedure is best for you, and ensure you have the most comfortable experience possible. Make an appointment today!
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At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
At Texas Eye and Cataract, we know how important it is to see life with clear vision. We understand that being your best means seeing your best.
