No one expects the loss of the ability to see. However, the effects of unhealthy lifestyle and a sedentary pattern of living (less sports), diseases such as diabetes can not be avoided. Type one is infecting the whole world.

Diabetes a problem many people. Moreover, this disease often cause complications that sometimes are making the sufferer become inconvenienced. One of the complications frequently experienced is the emergence of diabetic retinopathy (diabetic complications in the retina), glaucoma, and disturbances in the central retina (macula), which can cause disturbances of vision to blindness.

Diabetic effect to Retina

Dr Ian Yeo Yew San, eye specialist who served as a consultant in the Singapore National Eye Center who joined the service in the health tourism, FlyFreeForHealth, said, “Diabetes in the retina is the most common cause of blindness in adults, especially those working in developing countries.”

As much as 80 percent of cases of blindness in humans should be avoided. Often, it is caused by diabetes complications and other medical conditions. The long exposure diabetes, the higher the likelihood of the blood vessel is broken.

“Around 60% of patients had diabetes for 50 years or more will be damaged blood vessel in the eye, and one percent of them are at risk of experiencing blindness,” added Dr. Yeo.

The long exposure diabetes, the higher the likelihood of the blood vessel is broken.

According to the National Health Survey in 2004 in Singapore, 8.9% men and 7.6% infected women exposed to diabetes. Number of diabetes in India is in the highest number, namely 15.3%, Malaysia 11%, and China 7.1%. Statistics of these can be a guide for other Asian countries.

“The success for diabetic retinopathy depends on early detection and the type of care,” added Dr. Yeo.

Related books: