Patient's question:
Grandma is getting older. Not long ago, she fainted inside the toilet. It was only discovered that she has diabetic retinopathy stage 1, in addition to early cataracts. That's why she unknowingly fainted. How should diabetic patients with cataracts be treated? Do they need to take any medication to control it?Doctor's answer:
If a diabetic also develops cataracts again, the generally better approach is to address it through surgery. If blood sugar control is poor, this may alleviate damage to the eyes and potentially ease the symptoms of cataracts. At the same time, it may lead to severe vision loss. Therefore, at this age, it is important to pay attention to medication and control blood sugar levels.