| Theme | Dialysis in Diabetic Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Care for diabetic dialysis patients with blindness | |
| Publish Date | 2005/01 | |
| Author | Miyuki Anzai | Department of Nursing, Yokosuka Clinic |
| [ Summary ] | Proliferative diabetic retinopathy has many symptoms, ranging from slight to serious illnesses. Advanced diabetic retinopathy is difficult to treat. It is the leading cause of acquired blindness. There is a lack of understanding as to how diabetes can cause someone to become blind. When the illness reaches an advanced stage, a patient has a sense of impending crisis concerning the loss of their eyesight for the first time. Blood sugar management and periodic consultations with ophthalmologists will prevent of complications. | |