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How diabetes affects the eyes

Published on Friday, 28 December 2018 00:29 | Hits: 2661
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Violeta Villareal with her husband, Dr. Hermogenes VillarealVioleta Villareal with her husband, Dr. Hermogenes VillarealDiabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, there were over 3,721,900 cases of diabetes in the Philippines in 2017.

Diabetes results in raised blood sugar. Over time, it can lead to serious complications. Diabetes can also damage the eye. The most common diabetes-related eye disease is diabetic retinopathy.

“Diabetic retinopathy happens when you have elevated and poorly controlled blood sugar,” explains Asian Eye Institute retina and vitreous disease specialist Dr. Amadeo Veloso Jr. “The blood vessels in the retina get blocked, so the blood supply is cut off.”

The retina is the back part of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. To function, it needs a continuous supply of blood. “Without the blood supply, the eye attempts to grow new blood vessels that are weak and leak easily. This is when patients start to experience eye problems,” Veloso adds.

Usually affecting both eyes, many patients do not know they have diabetic retinopathy until symptoms arise. Left untreated, it can lead to visual impairment or blindness.

Changes in vision

Violeta Villareal suffered from sudden blurring of vision. “Six years ago, I felt changes in my vision. Sometimes, my vision was blurry. Other times, I saw floaters and colors seemed faded. It was really hard to do things at home, read and write, and drive, especially at night.”

Diabetes runs in her family. She recalls: “I was 42 when I learned I was diabetic. I felt dizzy and got tired easily. I lost weight, and I felt hungry or thirsty even when I just ate. Being married to a doctor, he knew something was wrong. He then decided to take me to an executive checkup.” Villareal was referring to her husband, Dr. Hermogenes Villareal, a renowned dentist.

She figured she would only feel those symptoms whenever her blood sugar is up. “I felt the need to always get my eyeglass lenses changed. Then I was recommended by a good friend to Asian Eye. When I went for a checkup, I was diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy and recommended for a laser surgery.

Treatments available do not cure diabetic retinopathy, but they help delay its progression and prevent permanent blindness.

“The treatment that will be done depends on the extent of patient’s eye condition. They may undergo laser surgery, injection therapy or vitrectomy,” says Veloso. “In Mrs. Villareal’s case, we did laser surgery to shrink abnormal new vessels.”

400 laser shots

“Dr. Veloso managed to protect my eyes from possible blindness,” shares Villareal. “Can you imagine, I received 400 laser shots for each eye. But he was so good that I did not feel a thing! I even got back to doing normal activities a few days after surgery. My vision is now clearer. I only wear reading glasses.”

Veloso emphasizes that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the best way to keep patients from going blind and suffering from other complications of diabetes.

“Prevention is better than cure, so make it a habit to control your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels; eat healthy; exercise regularly; and avoid smoking. 

He adds: “A comprehensive eye exam every six months is also a must for diabetics. It is important to check the retina of the patient, so we can determine if the patient’s vision has been affected by diabetes and what treatment can be done to prevent complications like retinal detachment, glaucoma or blindness.

“Patients who are not diabetics should also get their eyes checked even before they notice any changes in their vision.” (Story/Photos by: Charizze Henson)

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Published on Thursday, 20 August 2020 | Hits:58

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

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Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:57

Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

Published on Thursday, 18 June 2020 | Hits:55

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:67

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

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ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:59

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

Published on Friday, 23 June 2017 | Hits:3482

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

Published on Friday, 17 February 2017 | Hits:3979

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

Published on Tuesday, 19 May 2020 | Hits:553

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

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‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:535

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

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ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

Published on Thursday, 16 April 2020 | Hits:727

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:392

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:449

Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

Published on Monday, 09 March 2020 | Hits:245

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

Published on Thursday, 06 February 2020 | Hits:408

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

Published on Monday, 16 December 2019 | Hits:856

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

Published on Friday, 05 January 2018 | Hits:931

For the Love of Children

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New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 | Hits:1261

New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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