{"id":23267,"date":"2024-03-14T05:05:17","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/glaucoma-and-diabetes\/"},"modified":"2024-10-28T07:46:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T11:46:38","slug":"glaucoma-and-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/fr\/blog\/eye-care\/glaucoma-and-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding Light on the Link Between Glaucoma and Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Diabetes has always been associated as a risk factor for Glaucoma.

Still, the inconsistent proof and studies resulted in a controversial association between them.

However, the gap has been filled with some recent studies that claim to find the association between Glaucoma and Diabetes.

According to the Glaucoma Research Foundation, people with Diabetes are two times more likely to develop Glaucoma than non-diabetic people.

Thus, it becomes essential to understand the link between Glaucome<\/a> and Diabetes.

This article will help you understand the close relationship between Glaucoma and Diabetes and tell you when to seek medical guidance from a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n

Does Diabetes cause Glaucoma<\/h2>\n\n\n

Yes, Diabetes can affect your eyes and cause Glaucoma.

According to NCBI, Diabetes is associ\u00e9<\/a> with a significant increase in Glaucoma.

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) can cause several<\/a> ocular complications, including Glaucoma, Cataract<\/a>, and Diabetic retinopathy.

Also, Primary Open-angle Glaucoma (POAG) is the most common<\/a> type of Glaucoma in diabetic patients.

It happens when your blood glucose (sugar) level increases.<\/p>\n\n\n

Impact of high glucose in the short term<\/h3>\n\n\n

People may notice a few changements<\/a>, such as blurry vision for days when they change their Diabetes medicines.

However, high blood sugar levels due to the change in drugs may not cause vision loss in the short term.

Still, it can cause swelling of the eye tissue and result in blurred vision.

This type of blurry vision is reversible and usually goes away once the blood sugar level gets closer to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n

If the blood sugar level remains high for a long time<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Consistent high blood sugar levels can damage the retinal blood vessels.

When the new blood vessels begin to grow, they may bleed in the middle of the eye, which can<\/a> cause elevated pressure inside the eyes.

As the eye pressure<\/a> increases, the risk of developing Glaucoma also increases.<\/p>\n\n\n

Fait:<\/div>
A high blood sugar level is called<\/a> Hyperglycemia when there is blood glucose greater than 125 mg\/dL. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Diabetic Retinopathy<\/h3>\n\n\n

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a diabetic complication that can increase the risk of Glaucoma.

Firstly, changes in your blood sugar with DR weaken<\/a> the small vessels in the retina and damage it, leading to Glaucoma.

Furthermore, when the blood vessels in the retina are damaged, it causes abnormal blood vessels to grow.

These new blood vessels block the eye\u2019s natural drainage system and can cause Glaucoma.

Secondly, the high blood glucose level of aqueous humor in diabetic patients can promote<\/a> the synthesis and accumulation of a glycoprotein called Fibronectin.

More accumulation of this glycoprotein in your eye can block<\/a> the eye\u2019s natural drainage system and lead to Open-angle Glaucoma<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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