Phone:
1-787-795-8088
Monday to Friday:
8:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
Saturday and Sunday:
8:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)
Address:
GO-10, Av. Roberto Sánchez Vilella, Carolina, PR 00982.
Email:
help.store@mundonatural.tv
Vascular Damage of the Retina. Diabetic and Hypertensive Retinopathy
The retina is a layer of light-sensitive tissue located at the back interior of the eye. The communication between the retina and the brain is what allows vision. This process, briefly summarized, works as follows: after light enters the eye through the pupil, nerve impulses are transmitted from specialized cells in the retina called photoreceptors to the brain via the optic nerve.
In this article, we will discuss retinopathy, damage to the retina that can seriously and even permanently impair vision.
DID YOU KNOW? Our visual interpretation of the world depends on the healthy function of the retina.
It can be said that retinopathy is a manifestation of vascular damage to the small blood vessels that supply the retina, with diabetes and high blood pressure being among the most common causes.
Diabetic retinopathy is present in nearly 50% of the diabetic population at any given time and is likely to occur to some degree in almost all people with diabetes.
Important facts about diabetic retinopathy:
-
People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy than those with type 2 diabetes.
-
Higher blood glucose levels, high blood pressure, and insulin use are also associated with a higher risk of diabetic retinopathy.
-
Globally, it is estimated that around 93 million people have diabetic retinopathy.
On the other hand, we have hypertensive retinopathy, which occurs when people with hypertension do not properly manage their condition, increasing their risk of developing this disorder.
It is said that between 2% and 15% of people over 40 years of age will show some signs of hypertensive retinopathy."
In the early stages of retinopathy, there are often no symptoms, but it can be detected by a doctor who examines the retina with an ophthalmoscope.
However, the symptoms a person may experience come with a wide range of vision problems, from mild blurriness to sudden and dramatic vision loss, particularly in cases of retinal detachment or bleeding.
To conclude, we want to emphasize that both diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy can be prevented by lowering blood pressure. This can be achieved by following a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, low-fat dairy, with a low intake of sodium and alcohol
