diabetic / visual loss

Question 1

A 38 year old woman with Type 1 Diabetes mellitus gives a two day history of rapid onset black spots in
front of her right eye with reduced vision.

Answer 1

Vitreous Haemorrhage

Question 2

A 72 year old man with longstanding Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and hypertension has had a drop in the visual acuity in his left eye from 6/6 to 6/24 noted during a visit to the optician.

Answer 2

Diabetic Maculopathy

Question 3

A 55 year old man with longstanding Type 1 Diabetes who has had effective laser photocoagulation for
treatment of proliferative retinopathy wishes you to explain why he has had his driving licence withdrawn.

Answer 3

Restriction of Visual Fields

Question 4

A 62 year old gentleman complains of a one week history of double vision. He has a history of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and microalbuminuria.

Answer 4

Mononeuropathy

Question 5

A 75 year old lady with type 2 diabetes mellitus presents with progressive clouding of her vision. It is difficult
to see the retina on ophthalmoscopy.

Answer 5

Cataract