Diabetes

Diabetes is een chronische aandoening die invloed heeft op de suikerstofwisseling en het netvlies. Lees alles over wat diabetes is, symptomen, oorzaken en de behandeling van diabetes. Ontdek hoe een optometrist kan helpen bij oogklachten door diabetes.

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What is diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body's sugar metabolism is disrupted. Our retina contains many small blood vessels. The walls of these small blood vessels are damaged by diabetes. As a result, red blood cells transport less oxygen, and our retina receives less nourishment.

Symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes is often associated with the following complaints:

  • Changing visibility

  • Reduced vision

  • Seeing double images

  • Seeing fewer colors

  • Cataract

What causes diabetes?

Diabetes has various causes, and its origins aren't always known. Therefore, it's important to get tested if you experience diabetes symptoms.

Treatment of diabetes

The optometrist at Oogwereld can detect diabetes in the retina. This requires an optometric examination. If necessary, the optometrist will refer you. Through to an ophthalmologist.

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