Ocular Diseases : Diabetes Flashcards
What happens if there is excess blood sugar?
Excess blood sugar
Damages blood vessels
What occurs in diabetes?
Increase blood sugar levels
What type of diabetes is lack of insulin?
Type 1
What type of diabetes is not enough insulin or insulin is not working properly?
Type 2
What is : Micro aneurysms BV changes Dot and Blot Hemorrhages Exudates Macular Edema
Non Proliferative
What is :
Neovascularization
Vitreous hemorrhages
RD from scar tissue contraction
Proliferative
What are the effects of diabetes on cardiovascular?
Damage blood vessels impact all cardiovascular
What are the effects of diabetes on delayed wound healing?
Cornea
Poor circulation
What are the effects of diabetes on neuropathy?
damage to the nerves
What are the effects of diabetes on nephropathy?
damaged to the kidneys
What are the effects of diabetes on blurred vision?
High blood sugar can change crystalline lens
prescription will change
What are the effects of diabetes on diabetic retinopathy?
leaky blood vessels
