| Theme |
Ocular Disease in Hemodialysis Patients |
| Title |
Hemodialysis patients with visual disturbance -- The technique hemodialysis field |
| Author |
Toshiharu Ikutaka |
Department of Clinical Engineering, Hemodialysis Center, Hirano General Hospital |
| Author |
Takio Shioya |
Department of Ophthalmology, Hemodialysis Center, Hirano General Hospital |
| Author |
Takahiro Hirano |
Department of Internal Medicine, Hemodialysis Center, Hirano General Hospital |
| Author |
Motoyuki Ishiguro |
Ishiguro Clinic |
| [ Summary ] |
It is a fact that the average age of dialysis patients is increasing, and the number of patients having diabetes as an underlying disease is also increasing, contributing to a high frequency of complications. Among complications, observed, those affecting the eyes are a serious hurdle to the continuation of dialysis. They also prevent patients from returning to their normal social life. When we perform hemodialysis on such patients, we need to have adequate techniques, depending on the status of their visual disorder.
In addition, it is necessary to develop instruments specially designed for visually handicapped patients, and to arrange the environment in the dialysis unit to make it comfortable and convenient for them. Mental support for such patients is also important. We have to work closely with ophthalmologists, concentrating on preventing the progression of visual disorders and the preservation of the remaining visual function, while making every effort to improve the patient's QOL. |