Diabetes can be the cause of blindness or visual impairment. If uncontrolled this can lead to issues of the small blood vessels with leakage bleeding and swelling in the retina which is the seeing portion of the eye. Further there could be serious complications like bleeding in the cavity of the eye, raised intraocular pressure, and detachment of the retina.
2 important measures are
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- Consult the physician to ensure that the blood sugar levels are well maintained and any other issues like high blood pressure or raised cholesterol are well managed.
- Regularly under eye checkups for evaluating the retina for any diabetes-related changes.
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- Blood pressure and cholesterol should be under control
- Maintain blood sugar level by medicines, exercise, and food
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- Ensure a proper diabetic diet
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- Stop smoking
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- Regular eye examination for type 2 diabetics at least once a year
- In case there are diabetic changes more frequent eye examination
