Many remain unaware till the issue reaches an
advanced stage, where vision once lost cannot be regained
New Delhi, 05
August 2017: India has already been accorded the status of the
diabetes capital of the world, with about 65 million Indians suffering from
this disorder. Statistics indicate that about 40% of those with diabetes will
suffer from diabetic retinopathy at some point in time. As per the IMA,
although diabetic retinopathy was always one of the associated complications of
diabetes, its incidence has seen a rise in recent years. The condition can
exacerbate if steps are not taken on time.
Diabetic
retinopathy occurs from damage to the tiny blood vessels that nourish the
retina. They leak blood and other fluids and cause swelling of the retinal
tissue thereby leading to clouding of vision. This condition usually affects
both the eyes.
Speaking
about this, Padma Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical
Association (IMA) and President Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI) and Dr RN
Tandon – Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement, said, “Diabetic retinopathy is
the major cause of blindness in patients with diabetes mellitus. However, it is
largely a preventable or avoidable cause of blindness. Some factors that
increase the risk of acquiring this condition include poor glycemic control,
high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels. In most patients, diabetic
retinopathy is usually asymptomatic or may cause only very mild symptoms, to
begin with. Due to this reason, many people living with diabetes remain unaware
until the disease reaches an advanced stage and it becomes too late for
treatment. Vision that has been lost cannot be restored. It is imperative that
people with diabetes undergo regular screening to detect retinopathy. Early
intervention is very important to prevent visual impairment and blindness.”
Diabetic retinopathy is
included in the list of eye diseases that can be prevented and treated if
detected early under ‘VISION 2020: The Right to Sight’ global joint initiative
of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for the
Prevention of Blindness (IAPB).
Adding further, Dr Aggarwal,
said, “Although its symptoms become noticeable only once the disease advances,
there are some common things one can look out for including sudden changes in
vision / blurred vision, eye floaters and spots, double vision, and eye pain.
Laser surgery is often used in the treatment of diabetic eye disease, but each
stage of diabetic retinopathy can be treated in a different way.”
Few steps can reduce the
chances of vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy.
Controlling blood sugar levels
It is good to keep blood sugar levels in a target range through a healthy
diet, frequent monitoring of blood sugar levels, and adequate physical activity
Control blood pressure One of the associated
complications of this disorder is macular edema which occurs in those with high
blood pressure. Therefore, keep the levels in the right range.
Get an eye examination
regularly Get your eyes checked regularly. Though screening for diabetic retinopathy
and other eye problems will not prevent diabetic eye disease, it can help you
in timely treatment.
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