Patient's question:
My elderly family member has had diabetes for a long time. They usually take hypoglycemic medication to prevent high blood sugar from affecting their body. Recently, I noticed that they are having difficulty seeing, as they used to have no nearsightedness but now often can't see clearly. I did some research and found that it might be cataracts caused by diabetes. Can this be treated?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes can lead to the recurrence of various different complications, and diabetic cataract is one of the many complications of diabetes that can affect vision, thereby impacting normal training and daily life. If there is suspicion of cataract, it is important to promptly visit a regular public hospital ophthalmology department for a thorough examination to confirm the diagnosis. While actively controlling blood sugar, the specialist doctor will determine whether to treat the cataract conservatively or surgically based on the actual condition, as it is treatable.