Free examinations on the occasion of World Diabetes Day

The humanitarian action on the occasion of celebrating the World Diabetes Day is a tradition that we are nurturing with great pleasure for the 11th year in a row .

This year, too, we provided free eye fundus examinations to our fellow citizens who were diagnosed with diabetes, with individual consultations with a doctor . The examinations were performed on November 17 in the premises of our Eye Center.

As in previous years, the interest was really high and the available appointments were filled in just a few hours.

Doctors and nurses of our professional team participated in the action. Each patient underwent an examination of the fundus, with expert advice and recommendations for further treatment.

How does diabetes damage vision?

Diabetes causes numerous vision problems, and the most serious complication is diabetic retinopathy , which occurs in more than 85% of diabetics.

Unfortunately, the disease has no pronounced symptoms until the advanced stage, when significant visual impairments occur, leading to blindness if the disease is not detected and treated in time.

Regular controls of the eye fundus in patients with diabetes are of great importance in order to detect the disease in time and to start adequate treatment.

By initiating and organizing such actions, we are trying to educate the population about the importance of regular eye examinations as a basis for preventing the most serious consequence of diabetes for vision – permanent vision loss.