[“Vision” is very important] People with diabetes, if you don’t get this check-up done, be careful of serious problems!

With the popularization of health knowledge, everyone knows that playing less with mobile phones, watching less TV, and wearing sunglasses when going out in strong sunlight are universal rules for protecting eyes and vision.

But today I want to tell you that for healthy people, it is OK to pay attention to eye use in this way. But for people with diabetes, this is far from enough and they must have a [fundus examination]!

Diabetes can easily cause fundus lesions, and if not checked and treated in time, it may even lead to blindness.

You say I'm exaggerating, then listen to me and I'll explain it to you in detail!

What you don’t know about diabetic retinopathy is very harmful!

In fact, "asking diabetic patients to see an ophthalmologist" is not alarmist, but a very kind reminder. Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels in the eyes, leading to leakage and blockage of retinal microvessels, which can cause a series of fundus lesions and even cause serious damage to the retina.

If left unchecked, the patient will go blind. This is one of the common chronic complications of diabetes - diabetic retinopathy (hereinafter referred to as "diabetic retinopathy").

"Cunning" "diabetic retinopathy" is difficult to detect in the early stages

Diabetic retinopathy is not only harmful, but also very "cunning". In the early stage, small lesions have little effect on visual quality and are difficult for patients to detect. However, the damage to the retina caused by diabetic retinopathy is irreversible in most cases . Doctors can only control the progression of the disease, but cannot restore the patient's visual function to the state before the disease.

Therefore, if patients seek treatment only after they realize that their visual function is severely impaired or they have become blind, it will be difficult to restore the lost vision to an ideal level.

Difficult to detect in the early stages, and irreversible blindness, the "cunning" diabetic retinopathy is quietly stealing the health and quality of life of many diabetic patients.

Regular screening and timely treatment are key

In the face of the "cunning" diabetic retinopathy, early prevention, early inspection, early detection, and early treatment are needed. Scientific intervention should be carried out before it causes serious damage to visual function to protect the existing visual function. Studies have found that the longer the diabetes lasts, the higher the chance of developing diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, as soon as the patient is diagnosed with diabetes, the fundus should be examined and the fundus should be examined at least once a year. If diabetic retinopathy has occurred, regular check-ups should be conducted according to the doctor's advice. Diabetic retinopathy is very harmful, deeply hidden, and irreversible. Regular screening and timely treatment are the key.

These are the methods of fundus examination

There are many methods for fundus examination, with different instruments, principles, and emphases. Fundus examination is the most basic screening method, which is performed through an ophthalmoscope. In addition to routine vision tests, it will also include checking whether there are blood spots in the fundus and whether there is retinal detachment. The doctor will recommend which specific examination method to choose based on your situation, and we just need to follow the doctor's advice.
How to slow down the progression of diabetic retinopathy?

Controlling blood sugar is the key. High blood sugar is an important risk factor for the occurrence and acceleration of diabetic retinopathy in diabetic patients. Secondly, blood lipids and blood pressure should also be controlled.

Avoid strenuous exercise, violent outbursts, etc.; pay attention to a low-fat, low-salt, high-protein diet; pregnant women should also undergo early preventive treatment.