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Diabetic Retinopathy

What is it?

Diabetes can affect one’s eye vision; this normally occurs when one has diabetes at a very advanced stage or if there diabetes is poorly controlled, it occurs because in diabetes one’s eye blood vessels get damaged and as with all organs blood is need for organs to be healthy.

Diabetic retinopathy can occur suddenly hence regular eye check ups are important.

Cause

Symptoms

  • Blurred vision?
  • Discoloured spots that float in your field of vision?
  • Noticing vision loss slowly over a period of time?
  • Reduced night vision?
  • Vision blocked by patches or streaks?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

Medical Emergency Condition

And/or do not wait, phone for an ambulance if one has or develop:

Eye Test and Driving Authority

This condition has been associated and/or may show similar symptoms to:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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