15/10/2020
Symptoms to watch out for in diabetic retinopathy or ocular symptoms in diabetes
நீரிழிவு ரெட்டினோபதி/ நீரிழிவு நோயில் கண் அறிகுறிகள்
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மங்கலான பார்வை
Blurry vision: is one of the first signs of diabetes. High sugar levels can end up damaging the tiny blood vessels of the eyes and affecting the retina by macular edema, hemorrhages or increased eye pressure (glaucoma). Cataract due to diabetes can also cause blurred vision.
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மிதக்கும் துகள்கள்
Floaters: Spontaneous bleeding in the eyes as a result of diabetic retinopathy can cause the appearance of spots of floaters. High sugar levels cause the blood vessels to leak fluids into the lens, making it seem like there are floating spots in front of your eyes.
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இரட்டை பார்வை
Double vision: this may not indicate retinopathy but can occur due to diabetic cataract formation, or involvement of one of the cranial nerves connecting the eye to the brain which serve eye movement. In the case of the latter, a neurologist or neurosurgeon should be seen at the earliest.
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புள்ளிகள்
Spots: Diabetes literally makes you see spots in front of your eyes. This could be caused by the capillaries bleeding into vitreous humour of the eyes. These may enlarge into bigger blind spots with continuous bleeding.
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ஒளியின் ஒளிரும்
Flashes and lights: Diabetics report seeing flashes or lightning streaks in their field of vision, which interferes with day-to-day activities, caused by abnormal blood vessels pulling against the retina, which needs early intervention.
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புற பார்வை குறைபாடு
Peripheral vision deficit
Blurred vision in the corners of the eyes: Apart from causing blurred vision, diabetic retinopathy also affects peripheral vision.
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அறியாத பகுதிகள்
Blind spots: People suffering from diabetic retinopathy sometimes notice a pigmented spot in their field of vision. It could be due to macular degeneration or a hemorrhage inside the eye
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Eye pain: due to eye pressure/glaucoma which is common in diabetics. This requires immediate treatment to prevent loss of vision.