PRO T EC T ING THE DIABETIC EYE What you do today can affect your eyesight in the future Diabetic eye disease is the #1 cause of vision loss in working-age adults
DIABETES All people with diabetes are at risk for diabetic eye disease. The longer a person has diabetes, the greater the risk.
DME is the most common cause of vision loss in people who have diabetes.
Fluid leaking from blood vessels may cause the retina to swell. This is called diabetic macular edema (DME).
DME can lead to a loss (or blurriness) of your visual acuity
VISION
Visual acuity is the sharpness of vision and is measured by the ability to read letters or numbers on an eye chart “Normal” vision is 20/20. This means you see the same at 20 feet that a person with normal vision sees at 20 feet Having 20/60 vision means that you must be at 20 feet to see what a person with normal vision sees at 60 feet The higher the second number, the worse the visual acuity
20/20 20/60
IMPACT OF DECREASED VISUAL ACUITY 20/30
20/40
20/40
20/40
20/60
20/100
20/100
20/200
Decreased reading speed
Decreased facial recognition
Difficulty inserting a plug
Minimum for a driver license in 47 states
Difficulty inserting a key
Difficulty dialing a telephone
Difficulty descending stairs
Difficulty ascending stairs difficulty walking
Diabetic patients with DME face additional burden beyond that of diabetic patients without DME Diabetic patients with DME have more healthcare visits and additional treatments
Adhering to treatment
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Regular eye exams
With early detection, timely treatment, and follow-up, the risk of severe vision loss can be reduced by
95%
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If you are having trouble keeping up with your monthly diabetes eye health, talk to your doctor about your treatment options.
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Loss of vision due to diabetes can be prevented or delayed by Good management of Diabetes
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This burden can be especially difficult for working adults, as they may need to take time off for additional healthcare visits