Eye Health And Diabetes: How To Protect Your Vision

Diabetes is a growing epidemic, and it’s affecting more people than ever before. Diabetes can affect people in Singapore

According to a recent study, diabetes is a growing epidemic in Singapore. The study found that diabetes can affect people of all ages, and that the number of people affected by the disease is increasing every year. Diabetes can cause serious health problems, including blindness. Therefore, it is important for people with diabetes to take steps to protect their vision.

It’s no secret that diabetes can affect the eyes and vision, and it’s important to take steps to protect yourself.

Here are the questions we will be answering:

1. Diabetes and our blood vessels

Blood vessels are vital for the body and play a key role in diabetes helping to transport glucose and insulin. Blood vessels can be damaged by the effects of high blood glucose levels and this can in turn cause damage to organs, such as the heart and eyes, if significant blood vessel damage is sustained

2. What are the effects of diabetes on the eyes?

One of the most common effects of diabetes on the eyes is diabetic retinopathy, which is a condition that damages the blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in adults, and it can occur in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include vision problems, such as blurred vision or trouble seeing at night. If you have diabetes, its important to have your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy.

3. How does diabetes affect the eyes and vision?

Diabetes can have a serious impact on the eyes and vision. One of the most common effects of diabetes on the eyes is diabetic retinopathy, which is a condition that damages the blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in adults, and it can occur in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include vision problems, such as blurred vision or trouble seeing at night. If you have diabetes, it's important to have your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor to check for signs of diabetic retinopathy.

4. I feel fine, would I have diabetes and diabetic retinopathy?

No, you would not have diabetes or diabetic retinopathy simply because you feel fine. However, it is still important to get your eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor, even if you don't have any symptoms of vision problems. This is because diabetic retinopathy can occur without any symptoms in the early stages. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. Therefore, it's important to get your eyes checked regularly, even if you feel fine, to ensure that your vision is healthy.

5. Are health check important?

Yes, health check-ups are important, even if you feel fine. This is because conditions like diabetic retinopathy can occur without any symptoms in the early stages. If left untreated, diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness. Therefore, it's important to get your eyes checked regularly, even if you feel fine, to ensure that your vision is healthy.

Conclusion

It’s important to be aware of the effects of diabetes on the eyes and to take steps to protect yourself. Have regular eye examinations annually to have eye health screenings that allow the eye care professional to advise on the changes and manage the conditions appropriately. 

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