4^th Global Pediatric Ophthalmology Congress

Cataract Diabetes

Cataracts are one of the sight-related complications of diabetes that can cause misting or blurring of vision. Attending regular eye checks as part of your annual diabetic review will help your health team to identify any signs of cataracts at an early stage and advise on treatment.

Diabetes is one of the key factors that result in the development of cataracts. Although the reasons why still not fully understood, people with diabetes mellitus are statistically face a 60% greater risk of developing cataracts. As with most complications of diabetes, maintaining good control of your blood sugar levels will help to reduce your risk.

In addition, research has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who lower their HbA1c level by just 1% can reduce their risk of cataracts by 19%. 

• Macular oedema
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Glucagonoma
• Gestational Diabetes
• Cystic Fibrosis related to diabetes
• Retinopathy screening test
• Visual impairment