Patient's question:
Is there a relationship between diabetes and glaucoma?Doctor's answer:
Diabetes and glaucoma do not have a direct relationship. The ophthalmic diseases that diabetes is prone to generally include retinal bleeding and cataracts. Glaucoma is a symptom caused by elevated intraocular pressure, and surgical treatment is usually required based on the condition. There is little relationship between glaucoma and diabetes, and it is necessary to have eye examinations and surgical treatments performed in regular hospitals. At the same time, high blood sugar diabetes generally requires anesthesia, insulin, and oral hypoglycemic drugs.