Glaucoma

Diabetes mellitus is emerging as a major public health problem in India. It is a multisystem disorder which affects the heart, kidneys, peripheral nerves and the eyes. In the eyes, High levels of blood sugar can lead to early onset of Cataract and or can lead to a condition known as Diabetic Retinopathy.

Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem that can be caused by either type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. Retinopathy occurs when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels in the retina which may leak fluid and blood. It’s a sight threatening condition, however if diagnosed and treated, vision loss can be prevented.

In the event of the patient presenting with very advanced diabetic retinopathy, a microsurgical procedure known as vitrectomy is recommended. Blood-filled vitreous gel of the eye is replaced with a clear solution to aid in restoring vision. Sometimes the retina may also be detached. Vitrectomy surgery is then performed to reattach the retina.

Control your blood glucose as effectively as possible

Keep your regular screening appointment

Get advice if you have a problem with your sight

Check your cholesterol levels regularly

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Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the most common cause of irreversible vision loss in people over age of 60 years. Cells in the macula degenerate (the central, and most sensitive part of the retina at the back of the eye), that is, they become damaged and die. Damage to the macula affects your central vision which is needed for reading, writing, driving, recognizing people’s faces and doing other fine tasks.

The retina is a nerve layer at the back of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. Meaning of Retinal Detachment: The retina is the light-sensitive layer of tissue that lines the inside of the eye and sends visual messages through the optic nerve to the brain. When the retina detaches, it is lifted or pulled from its normal position. If not promptly treated, retinal detachment can cause permanent vision loss.