Remedy For Diabetic Eye

Remedy For Diabetic Eye

Retinal hemorrhages are gradually progressive if not taken care of in good time. Methods and drugs are available to control the leaks and hemorrhages. The most important breakthrough in recent times has been the use of laser beams to seal a hemorrhage. The machine is expensive (about Rs. 10 lakh) and is available only in major eye institutions. It needs experts to handle it and to bring out the best results.

It is also noticed that a rise in the sugar level caused by diabetes produces a change in the refractive power in the eye. At times, diabetes is detected by the appearance of this warning signal alone. Once the diabetes is controlled, the power of the spectacles can return to normal.

It is obvious that the sugar level of diabetics should be under strict control. The following help to do so:

1.  Oral tablets, e.g. Dionil, Diabenase, Glyciphase Englucone, etc.

2.  Injections of insulin.

3.  A strict controlled diet, i.e. controlling the total calorie intake. A diabetic’s daily calorie intake should comprise 2000 calories (see Table 23.1 on next page).

4.  Regular exercise, morning walk and yoga.

Diabetes mellitus is a condition which impairs the body’s ability to use and store sugar. Elevated blood sugar levels, excessive thirst with an increase in urination and changes in the body’s blood vessels are all characteristic of the disease. Diabetes may cause serious changes in kidney, heart, brain and the eyes as well. The presence of cataracts and glaucoma, occasional blurring and, most important, changes in the blood vessels at the back of the eye may affect sight.