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Diabetes And The Effect On Your Eyesight

In the run up to World Diabetes Day on November 14th, for our latest blog, we are delving into the effects of diabetes on your vision. It’s a condition that can lead to vision loss and, in the most extreme circumstances, blindness. In the UK, diabetes is the leading cause of preventable sight loss.

So, what is diabetes? It is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are three types of diabetes: type 1, where the immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. Type 2, which is when the body doesn’t make enough insulin or the body’s cells do not react to insulin properly. And lastly, gestational diabetes. In cases of gestational diabetes, the body has high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. In this instance, the condition usually reverts to normal after giving birth.

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Your eyesight and driving rules

Whether you have been driving for many years or are just starting out on the journey, the rules which may affect you are regularly updated. These rules and requirements relate to vehicles and awareness of your surroundings. But these requirements can also apply to your vision and eyesight. Something a lot of motorists seem to overlook.

Opticians and the NHS recommend all drivers have a regular eye examination at least every two years. Whether prescription eyewear is required or not. GOV.UK guidelines also recommend having your eyes tested regularly. And in the interests of safety, accident, and recovery groups – such as the AA and the RAC – also advise motorists to maintain regular eye checks.

As this is a recommendation, drivers don’t have to provide evidence of having regular eye health check-ups. But they could be held liable if they’re in an accident, and it’s thought that poor eye health was a contributing factor.

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Why it’s important to have regular eye examinations

Eye Test

We often talk about the importance of having regular eye examinations because we can see so much about our general health through the health of our eyes. Many eye conditions can be treated or controlled if diagnosed early enough. If left undetected, they can cause sight loss. Regular eye examinations can also detect diabetes and tumours.

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Common Eye Conditions: Cataracts

Welcome to the next blog in our series about common eye conditions. This month we are talking about cataracts, which is a very common age-related eye condition. Cataracts can occur in one eye or in both eyes, and causes your vision to appear blurred, dim or misty. If left untreated it can lead to blindness.
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