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What influence does diabetes have on my eyes?

Submitted by Lindie van Zyl on Mon, 2011-01-24 10:18
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I have diabetes and have heard that I can go blind from uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Is it true and what is the progression of the disease?

 

Diabetes is a condition characterised by abnormally high levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. There are two forms of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. In people with type 1 diabetes, mild abnormalities in the retina begin to appear an average of seven years after the diabetes begins, but damage that threatens vision usually does not develop until much later.

How can I combat computer eye strain?

Submitted by Lindie van Zyl on Fri, 2011-01-21 14:16
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Do you suffer from headaches, blurred vision, dry or scratchy eyes or even neck or shoulder pain? You could be suffering from eye strain caused by prolonged computer use.
 

If you spend long hours in front of the computer screen, try these helpful tips to reduce eye strain:
1. Adjust chair height so computer screen is slightly below eye level.
2. Ensure the background lighting is adequate – it should be brighter than the screen.
3. Contact lens wearers may be more comfortable wearing glasses when working at the computer.
4. Position yourself so that you face into open space beyond the screen, not facing a wall.
5. Computer screens attract dust - clean yours regularly

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