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Diabetic retinopathy -- symptoms you should be aware of!

Are you diabetic? There are high chances you might lose your vision! Look for its symptoms.

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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : September 12, 2015 8:57 AM IST

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If you are suffering from type-2 diabetes, then you must be aware of its complications and know that one of its complications is loss of vision. This loss of vision is known as diabetic retinopathy and is caused due to changes of blood vessels in the retina. Usually, the blood vessels swell and leak out the fluid and sometimes blood vessels grow on the surface of the retina.

Apart from controlling diabetes, the only way to prevent it from worsening and preventing vision loss is recognising early signs and symptoms of diabetic retinopathy and getting immediate treatment.

Dr Haresh Asnani, a retina specialist from Advanced Eye Hospital and Institute, Navi Mumbai lists out some signs and symptoms of diabetes retinopathy.

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  1. Blurred, impaired or fluctuating or impaired colour vision: Retina is a light-sensitive tissue and when it is damaged or blood vessels grow on its surface, the patients might experience these symptoms.
  2. Floaters or black spots: As diabetes progresses, it might lead to diabetic maculopathy that is characterised by eye floaters or random shower of black spots in front of the eye.
  3. Loss of vision: In the advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy, the blood vessels pull the retina, leading to retinal tears and sudden loss of vision. Also, when the intraocular pressure exceeds its normal level, the optic nerve and the retinal nerve fiber get pressed, leading to gradual loss of vision.
  4. Unbearable pain: In the end stage, the rising intraocular pressure leads to severe pain.

You may like to read:

  1. 7 life-saving tests for every diabetic
  2. Eye care tips for diabetics
  3. Why early detection of diabetes is good for your eyes

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