People with diabetes are at a higher risk for vision loss. But with these eyeprotecting tips, you may save your vision from glaucoma, cataracts and diabetic retinopathy – the three eye complications that make up diabetic eye disease
Experiencing a rapid change in your vision can often be a first sign of diabetes. Plus, blurred vision is a potential complication of the disease. Incorporate these eye-saving tips into your daily routine to help prevent or slow the progression of diabetic eye disease.
- Remember to wear a wide-brimmed hat
Hats shield your eyes from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Choose a hat that shades your entire head and neck. For the best protection, wear a hat with a brim all the way around that shades your face, ears and the back of your neck. Avoid straw hats with holes that let sunlight through.
Wearing a baseball cap provides good shade for your eyes, but it’s not as good at protecting your ears and the back of your neck. If you want to protect your skin from the sun when wearing a baseball cap, wear clothing that covers those areas or apply sunscreen with at least SPF 15.
- Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam
This story is from the November - December 2018 edition of Diabetic Living Australia.
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