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Diabetes is a serious condition that affects multiple organs in the body, and eye-related complications are among the most severe, according to doctors from the LV Prasad Eye Institute.
- Rising Cases of Diabetic Retinopathy
-Major Impact on People Aged 25 to 74
-LV Prasad Eye Institute Doctors Warn
Hyderabad: Eye complications are becoming a growing concern among diabetic patients. Doctors stated that nearly 17% of diabetics worldwide are Indians. Individuals aged between 25 and 74 are more likely to lose their vision due to diabetic retinopathy.
Long-term diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to severe vision problems.
Studies estimate that by 2030, nearly 181 million people worldwide may be affected by diabetic retinopathy.
Symptoms such as floating black spots, blurred vision, dark patches, blank areas in the visual field, or sudden decrease in vision should not be ignored. Immediate eye evaluation is advised.
Maintaining controlled blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, avoiding smoking, and following regular exercise can significantly reduce the risk.
Diabetic retinopathy does not show symptoms in its early stages.
Therefore, timely eye examinations are crucial
Patients with Type-1 diabetes should undergo a detailed eye exam five years after diagnosis.
Patients with Type-2 diabetes should get an eye examination immediately after diagnosis.
Women should get an eye check-up before pregnancy and again during the first trimester.
— Dr. Padmaja Rani,
Vitreo-Retinal Specialist,
LV Prasad Eye Institute
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