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What is Diabetic Retinopathy? Contents [ hide ] Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that is caused by high blood sugar that damage the back part of the eye called the retina. It can be dangerous when it is not diagnosed and untreated, which may lead to loss of vision. Diabetic retinopathy  refers to retinal changes seen in patients with diabetes mellitus with an increase in the life expectancy of diabetes, the incidence of diabetic retinopathy has increased. Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness. To minimize the risk of this happening, person with diabetes should: They should control their blood sugar level, blood pressure, and cholesterol. The patient should check sugar levels regularly. Diabetic patient should also check their eye regularly. causes  Too much sugar in your blood can lead to the blockage of the tiny blood vessels that nourish the retina, cutting off its blood supply. As a result, the eye attempts to grow new blood vessels. but these

Inflammation of the Conjunctiva is Classically defined as conjunctival hyperemia associated with a discharge that may be watery, mucoid, mucopurulent, or purulent.  It is also known as pink eye. It is a communicable or sexually transmitted disease .  Gonorrhea can also bring a rare but dangerous form of bacterial conjunctivitis. It may also lead a vision loss if it is not treated on time. Chlamydia may also lead to conjunctivitis or if you have other bacteria on your body when you gave birth, it can transfer pink eye to your baby through your birth canal. As you know it is a communicable disease that can spread easily from one person to another, but it is not a serious health issue if diagnosed promptly. It is also common in newborn babies, you have to consult with your doctor suddenly because it may infect your baby's vision. Clinical Types of Conjunctivitis Chronic Bacterial Conjunctivitis Chronic angular Conjunctivitis Acute Catarrhal or mucopurulant Conjunctivitis Purulent Conj

If you have a small yellowish-white bump in the white part of the eye. That apers to pup out when you look out the mirror. If so, you may have a  pinguecula . Pinguecula is an extremely common degenerative condition of the pterygium . It is characterized by the formation of a yellowish-white patch on the bulbar conjunctiva near the limbus. Causes It has been considered as an age change, occurring more commonly in a person exposed to strong sunlight, dust, and wind. As it is similar to pterygium.  High exposure to dryness increased to development of pinguecula. Working on a laptop for a long period of time or using mobile may also develop pinguecula. As most of the people did not recognize it because they don't have any symptoms. But it is possible that it can cause dryness, redness, and irritation. Symptoms Yellowish growth on the conjunctiva. Sometimes you may notice Redness and irritation in your eye You may also feel discomfort like a foreign body sensation. In most cases, no s