Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication that attacks the retina or lens of the eye. The effects of diabetic retinopathy may vary from normal to impaired vision to permanent blindness. If you are still in early stages of normal vision disorders, the most appropriate treatment that can be used is the coagulation technique, this technique is proven to help reduce visual impairment experienced by diabetics. Therefore, while still in regular stage visual impairment, patients are advised to immediately perform routine eye examinations that vision disorders can be resolved quickly.

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Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy

The symptom of diabetic retinopathy is very difficult to detect. This is due to visual impairment experienced by patients are very similar to visual impairment experienced by normal people. Its effect is the same, namely the vision to be reduced so that the patient will often mutually glass to reduce disturbance. This way for a while will be a little help for the patient. But keep in mind that visual impairment linked to increased levels of blood sugar would be better addressed by coagulation techniques.

In this case the use of coagulation techniques is considered highly effective in reducing visual impairment in people with diabetes, especially if the condition is still mild. However, if the condition of chronic disturbances due to delays in the eye examination, then the use of coagulation techniques will not be able to repair the eye damage occurs. In other words, the damage will lead to permanent blindness. Sign of diabetes

Causes of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is caused due to an increase in blood sugar levels that will lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels so that blood pressure had risen.

Increased blood pressure can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Narrowing of the blood vessels will cause a reduction in the intake of nutrients and oxygen to certain organs. One of the vital organs are disturbed is the eyepiece.

Prevention of diabetic Retinopathy

The most effective way to prevent this is to always maintain stable blood sugar levels, either by increasing physical activity, increase consumption of foods containing fiber and manage your diet. In addition, medical treatment is also needed for medical treatment is an effective way to maintain stable blood sugar levels, although not yet able to cope until the cause of this disease.

By providing prevention and appropriate treatment for people with diabetes, especially for diabetic retinopathy, it will prevent the occurrence of severe conditions such as mortality and the incidence of other diseases that accompany it.