A diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes.
These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts, and glaucoma.
Over time, diabetes can cause damage to your eyes that can lead to poor vision or even blindness.
Diabetic retinopathy or diabetic eye disease can lead to blindness especially if you do not control high blood sugar.
High blood sugar can lead to many horrible complications such as diabetic macular edema, severe diabetic retinopathy, etc.
In this video, we will go overdiagnosis, pathogenesis, signs, and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy/eye disease as well as treatment options.
The best ways to manage your diabetes and keep your eyes healthy are to
Manage your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol, sometimes called the diabetes ABCs; If you smoke, get help to quit smoking; have a dilated eye exam once a year.
Disclaimer: Any information on diseases and treatments available at this video is intended for general guidance only and must never be considered a substitute for the advice provided by your doctor or other qualified healthcare professional.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional with questions you may have regarding your medical condition.
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Source: SugarMD
