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I am a Diabetic patient, does I will get different power for spectacles lenses during eye test . When there is sugar is high then different power and when the sugar is normal then different power for lenses?
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Yes, high blood sugars can cause a fluctuation in the power. This is reversed on controlling the blood sugar levels. There can even be an acute diabetic cataract that is reversible with control.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Yes, the power will be different if you get refraction done in high sugar level and in normal blood sugar level.
Best is to get refraction done 7-10 days after your blood sugar is in normal range.
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Dr. Radhika Sangitrao
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
Fluctuating blood sugars cause hydration of lens and fluctuating refractive error. Temporary cataract. Never change your glass prescription during fluctuations in blood sugars
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Control blood sugars
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Meanwhile get the retina checked to rule out diabetic retinopathy which can cause permanent loss of vision.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes.pl contol sugar levels. Pl have complete eye examination. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
Yes it changes with blood glucose level.
Please consult for detail evaluation.
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Dr. Ravi Chandna
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
7 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes
Power fluctuates with sugar levels
Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns
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