People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing eye complications compared to people without diabetes. Most eye complications can be easily treated and managed with regular eye check-ups. Glaucoma
Diabetics are 40% more likely to develop glaucoma compared to non-diabetics. The risk of glaucoma increases with age and length of diagnosis.
CataractsDiabetics are 60% more likely to develop cataracts compared to non-diabetics. Diabetics are also more likely to develop cataracts at a younger age and have ti develop at a faster rate compared to non-diabetics.
Ways to avoid eye complications
- Annual dilated eye exam
- Blood sugar control
- Bring high blood pressure down
- Quit smoking
- Be aware of symptoms
- blurry, double vision and seeing spots
- difficulty reading signs or books
- pain, pressure and redness in eyes
- decreased peripheral vision
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