Question 1

how is this diabetic eye disease treatment given?

Accepted Answer

Pills/insulin, laser: Best way to treat the disease including diabetic retinopathy is glucose control, hypertension control, and lipid control. Control of a single factor can reduce progression of the disease by 20-50 %.  In our diabetes team, rarely do I have to employ lasers, injections because the internal and family medicine doctors are very capable of preventing progression. Goal is hga1c less than 7 in most pt.

Question 2

does the diabetic eye disease cause vision loss?

Accepted Answer

It can: There are many forms of eye disease related to diabetes. Some affect the vision immediately while others do not. However, if left unchecked, all forms of diabetic eye disease are likely to reduce vision. See your eye doctor regularly.

Question 3

can diabetic eye disease worsen during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: During pregnancy there are lots of growth factor which are present.  As such, diabetic changes in the eyes can develop during pregnancy and can get worse during pregnancy.  It is important if you are diabetic, to have your eyes checked in the first, second, and third trimester.  This will insure that if there are changes, they can be treat right away to prevent vision loss.

Question 4

can my mother live alone? she has temporal arteritis; she is now blind in one eye; she is insulin diabetic; she has inflamatory bowl disease

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It's : It's really not possible to say for sure without knowing your mother's overall performance status.  There are people with the conditions you've described who would do well on their own , but there are others who would be overwhelmed by any one of them.  I guess my biggest concern would be whether she can see well enough to check her blood sugar and give herself insulin. If she's getting steroids for the arteritis, her blood sugar will be very high and difficult to manage.

Question 5

is smoking marijuana dangerous for eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion or any other eye disorder?

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Absolutely: Smoking anything is bad when you suffer any type of circulatory disorder.

Question 6

how often should i check my eyes for diabetes problems?

Accepted Answer

Once a year: If your vision seems to be changing a lot or you already have some problems with your eyes due to diabetes, you may need to be seen more frequently.  The general rule of thumb is that diabetics should have their eyes checked once a year though.

Question 7

i get tired eyes. could this be related to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

It's possible: If you are diabetic, you are more susceptible to dry eyes and blurred vision.  Both of these can make the eyes feel tired. Tired eyes do not necessarily mean diabetes, but if you have a family history or have other concerns, you should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 8

what are some common eye issues that are related to diabetes?

Accepted Answer

Blurry vision and..: In early diabetes, there may not be any symptoms at all. As it get worse with blood sugar getting higher, the sugar gets into the eyeballs and your vision may get blurry, which can fluctuate depending the sugar levels. As diabetes worsens, blood vessels/retinal damage causes vision loss. Diabetes also increase risk of cataracts. So see doc regularly. Good luck.

Question 9

how will diabetes affect the kidneys, eyes & feet?

Accepted Answer

Blood vessels: Diabetes is primarily a blood vessel disease that over the years will affect these areas decreasing blood flow to them and causes microscopic bleed from them.

Question 10

what other eye problems can occur to people with diabetes?

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Retinopathy: Far and away, the most common diabetic eye complication is retinopathy.  This involves a spectrum of retinal changes caused by elevated blood sugar and oxygen delivery problems to the retina.  We recommend yearly dilated eye exams to detect changes of retinopathy.  There is a less commonly seen condition called diabetic myopic lens shift - this can be detected by an eye care professional as well.

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