Diabetes is spreading rapidly all over the world. 10.5 percent of the total population of the world i.e. people in the age group of 20 to 79 years are affected by diabetes. However, about half of them do not know that they have diabetes.

Diabetes makes the amount of sugar in the body unbalanced, due to which it seriously affects the heart, kidneys, brain and eyes.

High risk in 'type two' diabetes
According to a study, eye problems appear after 15 to 20 years in patients with 'type one' diabetes, while in patients with 'type two' diabetes, this problem may start within 10 years . This risk is especially high after the age of 55 to 60 years.

Diabetes and the effect on the eyes
Uncontrolled blood sugar, high blood pressure and cholesterol affect the retina. This is called 'diabetic retinopathy'. When the blood circulation is affected in the retina behind the eye, vision becomes weak . If not treated in time, the eye may become swollen or wrinkled, due to which glaucoma may also occur.

Stages of diabetic retinopathy
It is classified into five stages . Bleeding is less likely in the first two stages, known as the 'non-proliferative' stage. In it, the blood vessels are swollen, swollen and microbleeding is seen. In the third and fourth stages, the risk of vision loss increases . In the fifth and final stage, the curtain can tear and stretch, which is called 'advanced proliferative diabetic retinopathy'. In this case, eye sight can be completely lost.

treatment methods
After eye damage due to diabetes, it can have permanent effects . In the treatment, different methods are adopted according to the condition of the disease.

laser treatment: In the initial stage, bleeding and inflammation are controlled by a special type of laser technology.