Eye problem in patients with Eye problem in patients with DiabetesDiabetes

Retina

Cornea

Lens

Macula

Optic Nerve

DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE EYE

DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE EYE

Eye in DiabetesEye in Diabetes

We are manly concerned about the back We are manly concerned about the back of the eye called RETINA.of the eye called RETINA.

Do not correct your lens power unless Do not correct your lens power unless sugar control is stabilized.sugar control is stabilized.

Remember once a year eye check is a Remember once a year eye check is a must.must.

How Common is Diabetic How Common is Diabetic Retinopathy?Retinopathy?

25% of diabetics have some form 25% of diabetics have some form of DRof DR

By 20 years - 100% of type I By 20 years - 100% of type I - 60% of type II- 60% of type II have DR

Mild Diabetic Mild Diabetic RetinopathyRetinopathy

Diabetic Eye – A bit Diabetic Eye – A bit moremore

Diabetic Macular EdemaDiabetic Macular Edema

Bleeding inside eyesBleeding inside eyes

Laser treatment

Laser treatment

After Laser treatment

Routine screeningRoutine screening

Retinopathy should be assessed by Retinopathy should be assessed by an Ophthalmologist at diagnosis and an Ophthalmologist at diagnosis and then once every year if normal,then once every year if normal,

If not normal, the specialist will tell If not normal, the specialist will tell you what to do,you what to do,

Remember, it is too late when Remember, it is too late when diabetic retina affects vision – you diabetic retina affects vision – you need to catch the train in the correct need to catch the train in the correct time.time.

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These slides are prepared in These slides are prepared in collaboration with Dr Nitin collaboration with Dr Nitin Shetty, Retina SurgeonShetty, Retina Surgeon