Cataracts and Diabetes

The number of people who are diagnosed with diabetes has tripled since 1995, and the rate is predicted to increase exponentially. Diabetes has also been linked to a condition called Cataracts. It's important to know how each condition can affect the other so we can make informed decisions about how to treat both issues. If you have diabetes, it's important to make regular eye exams a part of your routine. High blood sugar can lead to problems like blurry vision and cataracts - which is the leading cause of blindness in adults 20-74 years old.

Blurry Vision? Don't buy new glasses just yet. It could be a small problem caused by high blood sugar that will correct itself in time, but you should tell your eye doctor to rule out any more serious issues.

Cataracts are a natural part of aging that occurs when the internal lens in your eye gets cloudy, similar to how a smudged window prevents you from seeing through it. Cataracts have been thought so far only to happen as one ages but recent research has shown otherwise with about 13% people between 18-39 years old reporting having cataract symptoms which can be an early sign of diabetes and need for routine testings

Glaucoma is a condition where the pressure inside your eye builds up. This can cause changes in vision and damage to nerves, blood vessels, and other parts of your eyesight. Medications are available if you have diabetes or another health complication that puts you at risk for glaucoma.

Eye damage from high blood sugar levels

Diabetic retinopathy is the permanent eye disease that affects many people who have diabetes. The retina of your eyes are made up and cells that turn light into images which then get sent to your brain for processing, but as a diabetic, this can be altered by changes in glucose levels. If you're not careful with controlling these rates it could lead to severe vision loss or even blindness when left untreated early on without intervention.

Maculopathy is a serious diabetes complication that affects the macula. The retina's macular area provides sharp vision for activities like reading, driving and more. Unfortunately swelling from high blood sugar can damage this important part of your eye causing blurry or distorted vision difficulties you may not even be aware of at first but could affect your daily life in many ways

Eye problems are the most common complication of diabetes. The sooner you address an eye problem, the more likely it will be that your vision won't get worse or lead to complete loss of sight. So if you have diabetes or think you might have a risk for developing diabetes, make sure to schedule regular annual checkups with your optometrist so we can monitor any potential signs of diabetic eye disease early on! At Oxford Family Vision Clinic, we are committed to providing you with quality vision care that exceeds your expectations. Each of our experienced doctors is dedicated to giving you the care you deserve and improving your vision to the best of their ability. We offer services such as eye exams, contact lenses, and Lasik, but are available for consultation on other services. Visit our website to book an appointment or give us a call at (662) 234-0400.