Diabetic Eye Problems - Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Cataracts

As per the WHO, diabetic eye disease is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world? A recent study published in the BMJ reported a 4.8% annual increase in the incidence of type 2 diabetes from 2002 – 2012, in the 10-19 years age group. This means that where type 2 diabetes used to be diagnosed in your 40s and 50s, now that age is reducing to your 30s, 20s and even younger ages.

As diabetes increases globally, the associated blindness from diabetic complications will also increase. Have a look at this resource called the Vision Atlas by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness or (IAPB) on their website. https://www.iapb.org/learn/vision-atlas/
This atlas gives a Birdseye view of the impact blindness has in various countries around the world due to multiple causes. So as per the IABP, In the last 30 years, Diabetic retinopathy-related blindness has increased by 68%.

If you have diabetes, be prepared for diabetic eye problems. Diabetic eye complications can be serious, and if you don't know how to manage them, they can lead to more serious problems down the line. In this video, we'll discuss diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and cataracts, discuss how to recognize them and what management options might be available to treat them. If you feel like you have any of the symptoms mentioned in this video, make sure to see a doctor as soon as possible! So make sure you are educated about all of the diabetic eye complications and take the necessary precautions to protect your eyes!

00:00 Intro
00:10 Blindness related to diabetes on the rise
00:32 Vision Atlas by IAPB
01:52 Diabetic Retinopathy
04:15 Glaucoma
05:58 Cataract