Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that leads to an increase in the intraocular eye pressure.
This may damage the optic nerve, leading to total blindness in severe cases.
Diabetes is when the blood sugar levels in the body rise to extreme levels.
This happens due to insufficient production of insulin in the pancreas.
But, are these two conditions related?
Many studies over the decades have revealed that Glaucoma and Diabetes are closely related.
In this article, we will discuss this correlation in-depth, along with some preventive measures for better eye health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The association between Diabetes<\/a> and Glaucoma<\/a> has been confirmed by various studies<\/a>. However, the exact mechanism of this relation is still unclear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One theory suggests that Diabetes leads to abnormal sugar levels in the body, forming Fibronectin in the eye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Too much Fibronectin may block the natural drainage system of the eyes.
Diabetes leads to a significantly increased risk of Glaucoma.
According to Glaucoma.org, Diabetic patients are twice as likely to develop Glaucoma.
The most common type of Glaucoma<\/a> caused by Diabetes is Open-Angle Glaucoma<\/a>.
This type of Glaucoma may not even show symptoms until later stages of the disease.
Moreover, patients with Glaucoma might also develop Diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFibronectin is a plasma glycoprotein that helps hold our cells and tissues together.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
A blocked drainage system means fluid will be formed and collected inside the eye, leading to Glaucoma.
It is advised to consult your doctor for proper treatment of Glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n