Unit 6: Differential Diagnosis of Blurred Vision

Prognosis

20 years after diagnosis of diabetes:

  • Virtually all Type 1 and approximately 60% type 2 will have retinopathy.

30 years after diagnosis:


Sight loss can occur from:

  • Macular oedema
  • Macular ischemia
  • Vitreous haemorrhage from abnormal new vessels
  • Tractional retinal detachment
  • Visual field loss from laser treatment