Monday 13 May 2013

Do all Diabetics have an Eye Problem?


Do all Diabetics have an Eye Problem?

The only and simple answer is YES.


The affectation is known as Diabetic Retinopathy.


But to revise the answer: It depends on....

  1. The number of years one is a Diabetic.
  2. Whether Insulin dependent or not.
  3. Overall blood sugar control, indicated by Glycosylated Hb.
  4. Variation in sugar levels.
  5. Existence of any other sytemic complications.

So a yearly Eye Exam for all Diabetics by a Retina Specialist is very necessary.

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