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Diabetic, Got A Warning Sign Of Retina Detachment. What Can Be Done To Retain The Eyesight?

I my name is Edine I went to see an eye doctor, he did not explain me of my condition, last week I went to get my record to my surprise, I read a warning sign of retna detachement, I have diabetes, what can be done now in order to not lost my eyesight.
Fri, 20 Dec 2013
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Hello,welcome to HCM,
1.diabetes affects the retinal blood vessels and subsequenly the retinal layers as the duration of the disease progresses.retinal detachment is rarer in diabetes compared to others mentioned at the beginning .many patients do not show any signs of vision loss till a long time.
2.keeping a regular follow up with a retina /posterior segment specialist every 6 months to yearly should be enough at this stage.balanced low carb. diet,regular moderate exercise not to be forgotten
3. a sudden shower of black spots ,sudden blurring of vision etc may be warning signs of retinal detachment .
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Diabetic, Got A Warning Sign Of Retina Detachment. What Can Be Done To Retain The Eyesight?

Hello,welcome to HCM, 1.diabetes affects the retinal blood vessels and subsequenly the retinal layers as the duration of the disease progresses.retinal detachment is rarer in diabetes compared to others mentioned at the beginning .many patients do not show any signs of vision loss till a long time. 2.keeping a regular follow up with a retina /posterior segment specialist every 6 months to yearly should be enough at this stage.balanced low carb. diet,regular moderate exercise not to be forgotten 3. a sudden shower of black spots ,sudden blurring of vision etc may be warning signs of retinal detachment .