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There is a direct link between high sugar levels in the blood and impaired vision. People with diabetes are at higher risk of developing eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, cataract, and glaucoma. However, by taking precautionary measures, one can prevent damage to the eyes.
Nowadays, vision correction and eye problems are treated with advanced laser surgery. However, getting quality treatment at private healthcare centers could be expensive. The cost burden can be greatly minimized with Diabetes Insurance plans that offer specific coverage for treatment of health conditions related to diabetes.
The aim of every diabetic patient should be to ensure discipline in life when it comes to taking care of health, especially the eyes.
Let us explain why eye care is important when one is suffering from diabetes.
Blurred vision is among the initial warning signals of diabetes. This happens because of a leaking fluid flowing into the eye lens, thereby causing swelling and change in the shape of the lens. Thus, the person may have difficulty in focusing on objects and everything starts to appear as blurred. Other problems a person could face include tiny spots across your vision or night vision problems.
There are various types of eye diseases that result in vision impairment. They are:
A condition where the optic nerve, which transfers information from the brain to the eyes, gets damaged. Mostly, it is caused due to unusually high pressure inside eyes leading to vision loss. A person with Glaucoma may show symptoms such as:
Diabetes also causes retinal disorders where changes occur in blood vessels of the retina in the eyes. Sometimes, these blood vessels swell and fluid leaks into the eye. If left untreated, it can lead to blindness. Some common symptoms are:
This is another eye-related complication caused by diabetes with a dense and cloudy formation occurring in the eye lens. Cataracts have the symptoms:
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Early detection and treatment are a must when it comes to preventing the damaging effects on the eyes caused by diabetes. A blurred vision could be an indication of a serious underlying medical condition or an eye disease. Immediate medical attention is required in such cases.
Minimize your medical expenses without worry by selecting ‘Care Freedom’ which is a specially designed diabetes insurance policy by Care Health Insurance.
Disclaimer: Underwriting of claims for diabetes subject to policy terms and conditions.
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