Diabetes, main cause of blindness (Mexico)

Diabetes and glaucoma are the main factors of vision loss among Mexicans, both diseases cause blindness gradually and silently.

Dr. Guadalupe Gamboa recommended to go to the ophtamologist at least once a year.

A bad treatment in patients suffering from diabetes mellitus is the main cause of vision loss among Mexicans, due to the consumption of carbohydrate foods or not carrying an adequate diet, explained the ophthalmologist Guadalupe Gamboa.

He explained that unfortunately in Mexico a high index of obesity is registered, which in most cases derives in diabetes.He said that the main cause of blindness among Mexicans is due to diabetic retinopathy, which is the most common diabetic ocular disease.

Dr. Guadalupe Gamboa commented that in a period of eight to ten years, if the patient has not taken an adequate treatment of her diabetes, damage to the blood vessels of the retina may occur, these vessels can often swell and let out fluids throughof hemorrhages, most of the occasions are fats derived from triglycerides;The vessels can also completely cover.

Unfortunately for patients with diabetes mellitus who lose vision due to diabetic retinopathy, damage is permanent and although there are treatments, these are generally useful in early phases of the disease.

Another blindness factor in Mexicans is glaucoma, a silent disease that steals vision of the eye gradually.Glaucoma occurs due to lack of oxygenation in the eye, which gradually damages the optic nerve.

Guadalupe Gamboa recommended that the population go with an ophthalmologist to check out at least once a year, since many times these diseases are detected when it is too late and the damage is irreversible.He added that a person who loses his sight becomes incapable and cannot use himself, loses his job and thereradical.

With regard to this topic, from March 1 to 3: Glaucoma and diabetes.

The course has limited quota and is free of charge, will have a schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.It is aimed at patients with diabetes mellitus and glaucoma;Reports and registrations at 01 800 560 61 25.