Diabetic Eye Disease A Self Guided Module Glaucoma Pinterest Eye Page 1. description for page one: cover illustrations include an eye care professional examining a patient's eye; detail of drops being put into an eye; an eye with a dilated pupil, the dark spot in the middle of the eye; and a man reading on a computer screen. welcome to a self guided module about diabetic eye disease. Description for page five: illustrations include a woman's profile with a detailed projection of the anatomy of the eye and a close projection of how damaged blood vessels look to an eye care professional. a healthy retina is needed for good vision. the retina is in the back of the eye. it is the part of the eye that can sense light.
Diabetic Eye Disease A Self Guided Module People with diabetes need to know they are at risk for developing diabetic eye disease, especially diabetic retinopathy, which can cause vision loss. getting a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year is important to finding and treating diabetic eye disease early. it is also important to talk with your doctor about diabetes self. Diabetes can increase your risk of several eye diseases, including glaucoma. diabetic retinopathy, which is a complication of diabetes, can result in damage to the blood vessels in your retina. Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. too much glucose in the blood for a long time can cause damage in many parts of the body. diabetes can damage the heart, kidneys and blood vessels. it damages small blood vessels in the eye as well. For some people, symptoms come and go. symptoms of diabetes related retinopathy include: blurred or distorted vision. new color blindness or seeing colors as faded. poor night vision (night blindness). small dark spots (eye floaters) or streaks in your vision. trouble reading or seeing faraway objects.
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