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2. Dry eye syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Aging is one of the most common causes of dry eyes because tear production decreases with age. [4] Several classes of medications (both prescription and OTC) have been hypothesized as a major cause of dry eye, especially in the elderly. Particularly, anticholinergic medications that also cause dry mouth are believed to promote dry eye. [25]

3. Diabetic retinopathy - Wikipedia

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   Diabetic retinopathy (also known as diabetic eye disease) is a medical condition in which damage occurs to the retina due to diabetes.It is a leading cause of blindness in developed countries and one of the lead causes of sight loss in the world, even though there are many new therapies and improved treatments for helping people live with diabetes.

4. List of systemic diseases with ocular manifestations - Wikipedia

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   There are many diseases known to cause ocular or visual changes. Diabetes , for example, is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in those aged 20–74, with ocular manifestations such as diabetic retinopathy and macular edema affecting up to 80% of those who have had the disease for 15 years or more.

5. Dry eye disease and diabetes: new study reveals scale of ...

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   Most diabetic assessment of the eyes concentrates on retina health, but for type 2 sufferers, dry eye disease could be far more concerning.

6. Uncommon Signs of Diabetes Doctors Want You to Know - AOL

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   Endocrinologists share uncommon symptoms of diabetes that may indicate type 1, type 2, or prediabetes. Some signs include infections and dry skin.

7. Cotton wool spots - Wikipedia

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   An ophthalmoscopic view of the retina showing advanced signs of diabetic retinopathy including two pale cotton wool spots. Cotton wool spots are opaque fluffy white patches on the retina of the eye that are considered an abnormal finding during a funduscopic exam (also called an ophthalmoscopic exam). [1]

8. Macular edema - Wikipedia

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   The causes of macular edema are numerous and different causes may be inter-related. It is commonly associated with diabetes.Chronic or uncontrolled diabetes type 2 can affect peripheral blood vessels including those of the retina which may leak fluid, blood and occasionally fats into the retina causing it to swell.

9. Drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy linked to eye condition causing ...

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   A new study, which appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology earlier this week, identified a potential link between the diabetes and weight loss drug, semaglutide and a rare eye disease that causes blindness.