There are many unfortunate side effects that come with having diabetes, and these can present themselves all over the body. Diabetic retinopathy is one of these side effects that occur in people who have diabetes and it affects the eyes. If left alone and untreated, diabetic retinopathy can and most likely will progress to a stage where you are blind. However, there are many treatment options before you get to that stage.…
Most people should be familiar with a visit to an eye doctor. They will typically be asked to read letters from a chart, and the professional will use some special instruments to have a closer look at their eyes. Yet sometimes the eye doctor will need to take a much closer look towards the back of the eye and may request that the patient is dilated. What is involved here and what’s the reason for this procedure?…
Glaucoma is an eye condition which is characterised by damage to the optic nerve, caused by high pressure inside the eye. This is usually because the eye’s fluids cannot drain properly and put physical pressure on the nerve. Over time, this can lead to severe vision loss, and in fact, it is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. This short guide aims to give you some essential information about glaucoma and why you should get regular check-ups with an eye doctor.…
