Does pregnancy
have any effect on diabetic retinopathy?
Yes. The diabetic retinopathy may worsen during pregnancy. Therefore,
if you are a diabetic, contact your ophthalmologist before planning your
pregnancy. After doing a check up, he or she may advise you to undergo
laser treatment before commencing pregnancy. Moreover, during pregnancy,
you must visit your ophthalmologist regularly to detect any worsening of
the disease.
If someone loses his/her vision due to
diabetic retinopathy, what are the other helps available?
Special devices called low vision aids may help those who have very
poor vision. These devices may help them to read and to perform their
daily activities. Moreover, the ophthalmologist may issue them a
certificate of visual disability that entitles them to certain benefits.
Is there any association of cataract
with diabetes?
Yes. Diabetes may sometimes lead to sudden development of cataract in
young. Moreover the onset of usual cataract is earlier in diabetics than
in non-diabetics.
Is there any association of glaucoma
with diabetes?
Yes. Diabetics are a higher risk of having glaucoma.
Is there any association between
diabetic retinopathy and other complications of diabetes?
Presence of diabetic retinopathy suggests that other complications of
diabetes in the body must also be taking place. These complications
affect the kidney, heart, brain, peripheral nerves and blood vessels.
Your physician treating you for diabetes would do the necessary checkups
and advise you regarding the treatment.
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