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DM eye disease

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Diabetic eye disease is the leading cause of blindness in people aged 20-65 years of age in the UK.

The main causes of diabetic eye disease are:

  • diabetic retinopathy
  • diabetic cataract

Diabetes is also a risk factor glaucoma.

About 30% of patients will have ocular problems at the time of diagnosis of diabetes. Myopia may be present as a result of an increased refractive index of the lens. This increased refractive index may be the result of dehydration and may resolve with diabetic treatment.


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