Core Insights - Diabetic retinopathy ('sugar net') often shows no early symptoms, leading many patients to seek medical help only after experiencing significant vision issues, indicating irreversible retinal damage [1] - Approximately one-third of diabetic patients will develop diabetic retinopathy, with other eye complications including cataracts and neovascular glaucoma [1] - Long-term high blood sugar levels increase the permeability of retinal blood vessels, causing leakage and retinal edema, which can ultimately lead to vision loss [1] Group 1 - Diabetic retinopathy is not exclusive to the elderly; younger individuals are increasingly affected, with rapid disease progression noted in younger patients due to faster metabolism and proliferation [2] - Regular eye examinations are crucial for early detection and management of diabetic retinopathy, especially for younger patients [2] - Strict blood sugar control is essential to reduce vascular damage and improve retinal oxygenation, thereby lowering the risk of disease progression [2]
专家：“糖网”不是老年专利 中青年患者病情进展更迅猛
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-14 16:11