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Vision failed due to diab
My mother was diabetic patient from last 12 years. She neglected the diabetic medicine and her vision went to zero.
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There are numerous causes of vision in loss in diabetic eyes which include catarct and diabetic retinipathy. Consult an Ophthalmologist (preferably a retinal surgeon) who can evaluate her in detail and suggest treatment options
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At age of 55yrs ,history of uncontrolled diabetes since 12 yrs,complaints of complete loss of vision,there maybe two causes either development of proliferative retinopathy involving macula & it may be sudden development of cataract ,sometimes it occurs in diabetes patient.
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consult experienced ophthmologist locally & follow his opinion because without physical examination, nobody can give you accurate advice what to do.
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Hello. Due to uncontrolled diabetes the eye sight can be hampered by many reasons, a detailed evaluation is necessary to plan for further management. Kindly consult a medical Retina specialist for further opinion and need.
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