Diabetes mellitus has established itself to be a pandemic disease. Diabetes
is known to cause damage tothe retina of the eye. This condition is also
called as diabetic
retinopathy. This is caused by changes in blood vessels of the retina due to
persistently raised blood
glucose levels. It may result in vision loss. All the diabetic
patients are potential candidates for vision
impairment.
Eye
Care during Diabetes
Eye care is important in order to prevent vision impairment. First and the
most important action needed is strict control of blood glucose
level. At the same time other risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol
should be controlled. Quit
smoking as it may deteriorate the vision further. This will
prevent development or progression of Diabetic retinopathy.