World Diabetes Day
Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes mellitus.
The retina – the inner layer at the back of the eye, is being affected. It can lead to visual loss.
Covid-19 and eye care
The world is in the grip of a pandemic of viral infections due to the feared Corona virus. Because of this, a national lockdown is in place, scheduled until end of April.
Diabetes and your eyes
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye disease in people with diabetes. This is when high blood sugar levels cause damage to tiny blood vessels in the retina, which is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.