ABSTRACT
Lifestyle change, optimal glycaemic control, and risk factor modification remain the most effective preventative and treatment measures. Impaired vision and failing eyesight are important issues to the health and well-being of many people. Cataract extraction continues to be one of the most common and successful surgical procedures, largely due to the development of small-incision surgery and faster rehabilitation. Diabetes predisposes to the early development of both cataracts and retinopathy, and visual impairment is frequently a feature of the disease. The huge diversity of eye diseases commonly manifest with a combination of a relatively small number of symptoms. It is important to become proficient at eye examination. The interpretation of a Snellen chart is very important. Most people know that 6/6 vision is good vision. Impaired glucose regulation is a metabolic state between normal glucose regulation and overt diabetes.
