Vision Loss in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes can be Prevented with Proper Treatments

Vision Loss in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes can be Prevented with Proper Treatments

While there are several eye conditions associated with Diabetes, a few stand out all two clearly. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in ages 20-74. Mostly because several conditions with vision loss don't show up until the vision has been drastically impaired. Vision conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, and Diabetic Retinopathy are just 3 of the many reasons why we should visit your eye care professional at least 2 times a year if you have diabetes.

Cataracts is caused when there is a foggy or clouded layer that develops over the clear lens of the eye. This condition is typically slow and progressive and watched over a few years. Cataracts it typically treated with surgery where the lens is removed and a new clear lens inserted. Some symptoms of Cataracts are:

Fading Colors or Yellows

Glares

Increased sensitivity to light

Painless blurred vision

Poor night vision

Increasing light to read

Glaucoma is acquired when pressure builds up in the eye blocking the fluid from draining. This can be common in those with diabetes. Treatments for glaucoma are medicated drops, Laser procedures, or surgery. Some symptoms of Glaucoma are:

Headaches

Blurred vision

Watery Eyes

Halos

Loss of Vision

Diabetic Retinopathy is one of the more common eye condition of diabetics. This eye condition is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the eye from the build up of blood sugar in the blood stream. Treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy are controlling glucose levels, laser procedures, and surgery. Some symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy are:

Blurred or distorted vision or difficulty reading

Floaters in your vision

Partial or total loss of vision

Shadow or veil across your field of vision

Pain in the eye

Tips for Healthy Vision with Diabetes:

Eating properly

Tight Control of Glucose levels

Medications

Insulin

Regular check-up with your eye surgeon

Reporting all changes in vision right away

Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD is a renowned eye surgeon specializing in I-BRITE eye whitening, LASIK, Keratoconus treatments, Insertable Contact Lens and other procedures. More helpful information is at www.WhiterEyes.com and www.LasikConsumerReport.com and www.FixesYourKeratoconus.com

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