🌟 Day 47 of #DiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: A Cautionary Tale from Cataract Surgery 🌟 Today, a 60-year-old aunty visited me, distressed because her recent cataract surgery did not improve her vision. Why did this happen? It's crucial to understand that our eyes work much like a camera: there's a lens in the front and a 'screen' or retina at the back. You can install the best lens available, but if the retina is damaged, it won't capture any light. This is a common issue among diabetic patients, w

🌟 Day 25 of #30DaysOfDiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: Post-Op Care for Diabetic Patients 🌟 Today, I had the privilege of performing cataract surgery on a patient who has managed his diabetes well. Diabetic patients must understand that they are more susceptible to infections after surgery. That’s why I emphasized the importance of keeping the eye clean during recovery. I recommended using eye wipes and eye drops as part of the post-operative care regimen. Following these simple steps diligently can

🌟 Day 41 of #DiabeticRetinopathyDiaries: Tackling Vitreous Hemorrhage in Diabetic Patients 🌟 You may have heard about blood clots forming in various body parts, but did you know that blood can also pool inside the eye? This is especially common in diabetic patients due to weakened blood vessels. Today, we performed surgery on a patient who suffered from vitreous hemorrhage—a condition where bleeding occurs inside the eye because of burst blood vessels caused by diabetes. This video shows the c

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