A prior article discussed two eye problems to consider:
conjunctivitis and dry eyes. This article focuses on three others
that should be considered: cataracts, glaucoma, and macular
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The eye examination consists of multiple parts, many of which are
quantifiable. When vision is tested, it is useful for documenting
eye health status and any changes. Vision is usually tested, one
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Yes, glaucoma is more prevalent in diabetics. The reason being that
diabetics may develop multi-system disease. What does that mean?
Diabetics can develop small vessel disease in the heart, kidney,
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Glaucoma is a disease of wasting of the optic nerve and the retinal
nerve fibers which feed it. With clogging of the drainage sites for
the eye fluid, the pressure may rise. However, eye pressure
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Yes, especially in adult onset diabetes mellitus. The two reasons
for this increased prevalence is the fact that high blood sugars
affect the health of the lens of the eye, and diabetics are
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Changes to the eye caused by diabetes are collectively known as
diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes affects the eye in two ways, 1. The
changing blood sugar levels affect the lens of the eye and blood
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Most people don’t value what they have until they lose it. This
truly applies to vision. People don’t know they need glasses as a
child because they have no frame of reference. Therefore,
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Awareness of our eye health is very important. For example, if you
don’t recover from the glare caused by oncoming headlights within
10 seconds, your retina might need more nourishment. You should
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How does diabetes affect the eye?
