Diabetic Retinopathy
No one should ignore
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by Damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye.
- Diabetes Are 25 Times More Likely Than Normal Population To Go Blind Due To Diabetic Eye
- Disease Or Diabetic Retinopathy 60% Dibetic Can Develop Early Cataracts.
- Hence Increasing The Burden Of Preventable Blindness.
- Ten Lakh People Die Due To Complications Of Diabetes
Early Stages May Be Silent With Little Or No Symptoms – Silent Killer
If You Notice Any Of The Following Symptoms
- Floaters
- Blurring Of Vision
- Distortion Of Vision
Please Get Dilated Retinal Examination (Funduscopy)
Young I.D.D.M. Patient Can Be Examined After 5 Years Of Diagnosis However In Case Of Poor Metabolic Control Should Be Examined Annualy .
At Diagnosis
- No Retinopathy – Annual
- Retinopathy – 3 Monthly
