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Early Symptoms Of Diabetic Eye Disease
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The most common eye disease caused by diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy. The too high level of blood sugar can cause damage to the body’s blood vessels, including those in your eye’s retina. This can cause all sorts of vision problems and even eventually lead to blindness. Some degree of Diabetic Retinopathy occurs in a large percentage of people with diabetes, but regular and proper care by an eye doctor can greatly reduce any damage to your eyes.
The most common eye disease caused by diabetes is Diabetic Retinopathy. The too high level of blood sugar can cause damage to the body’s blood vessels, including those in your eye’s retina. This can cause all sorts of vision problems and even eventually lead to blindness. Some degree of Diabetic Retinopathy occurs in a large percentage of people with diabetes, but regular and proper care by an eye doctor can greatly reduce any damage to your eyes.
Conditions That Make You Prone To Diabetic Eye Disease
Being a diabetic is of course the main causing condition, but there are other factors that increase the risk:
– Obesity
– High blood pressure
– Unhealthy levels of fats in the blood
– Persons of color
– People over 60 years old
Early and Progressing Symptoms
– Sudden and very noticeable changes in your vision
– The new onset or increase of “floaters” in your vision
– Lack of visual acuity
– Onset or worsening of color blindness
– Seeing blank or dark areas
– Seeing red spots or flashing light
Daily Living Impairments
– Trouble reading or using a computer
– Impaired depth perception, impairing mobility and other tasks
– Trouble driving safely, including reading signs
– Can’t watch TV or movies comfortably
– Onset of “tunnel vision” and / or decrease in peripheral vision
Prevention and Treatment
The most crucial preventive measure is to not become diabetic or to keep your diabetes under proper control. The higher your blood sugar level and the longer it remains high are the main culprits in causing and worsening diabetic eye disease. In addition, if you are diabetic and especially if you are in a higher risk group, it is very important to get regular exams (and if necessary treatment) from a knowledgeable ophthalmologist (a medical eye doctor – not just an optometrist).
