Ocular complications of diabetes
Diabetes is a problem with sugar regulation, leading to hyperglycaemia, i.e. abnormally high levels of glucose in the blood. If the sugar level in the bloodstream remains chronically high, this can lead to problems with the blood vessels and capillaries over a period of months or even years.
This can affect any organ, but certain organs are particularly at risk, such as the kidneys, nerves and eyes. The part of the eye that is particularly at risk is the retina.
Read the interview with Dr PD Aude Ambresin, FMH specialist in ophthalmology and ophthalmosurgery, and Dr Sandra Beer, FMH specialist in endocrinology and diabetology.
"When you have diabetes, you need to be alert to any changes in your vision and have regular check-ups with your ophthalmologist. The earlier retinopathy is treated, the greater the chances of limiting the damage to the patient's vision.
As part of International Diabetes Day, Swiss Visio is offering free screening tests in various centres from 14 to 18 November.
