1. Eye problem in patients withEye problem in patients with
DiabetesDiabetes

2. Retina
Cornea
Lens
Macula
Optic Nerve
DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE EYE

3. DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE EYE

4. Eye in DiabetesEye in Diabetes
 We are manly concerned about the back ofWe are manly concerned about the back of
the eye called RETINA.the eye called RETINA.
 Do not correct your lens power unless sugarDo not correct your lens power unless sugar
control is stabilized.control is stabilized.
 Remember once a year eye check is a must.Remember once a year eye check is a must.

5. How Common is DiabeticHow Common is Diabetic
Retinopathy?Retinopathy?
 25% of diabetics have some form of25% of diabetics have some form of
DRDR
 By 20 years - 100% of type IBy 20 years - 100% of type I
- 60% of type II- 60% of type II
have DR

6. Mild Diabetic RetinopathyMild Diabetic Retinopathy

7. Diabetic Eye – A bitDiabetic Eye – A bit
moremore

8. Diabetic Macular EdemaDiabetic Macular Edema

9. Bleeding inside eyesBleeding inside eyes

10. Laser treatment

11. Laser treatment

12. After Laser treatment

13. Routine screeningRoutine screening
 Retinopathy should be assessed by anRetinopathy should be assessed by an
Ophthalmologist at diagnosis and thenOphthalmologist at diagnosis and then
once every year if normal,once every year if normal,
 If not normal, the specialist will tell youIf not normal, the specialist will tell you
what to do,what to do,
 Remember, it is too late when diabeticRemember, it is too late when diabetic
retina affects vision – you need to catchretina affects vision – you need to catch
the train in the correct time.the train in the correct time.

14. Thank YouThank You
These slides are prepared inThese slides are prepared in
collaboration with Dr Nitincollaboration with Dr Nitin
Shetty, Retina SurgeonShetty, Retina Surgeon