Diabetic retinopathy or retinal disorders as part of the complications of diabetes are often overlooked and not recognized. In fact, it can eliminate vision complications.
It was raised in Diabetic Retinopathy program launch, which was held in cooperation Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital and Helen Keller International-Indonesia.
Eye Health Program Manager Helen Keller International Widya Prasetyanti say, diabetes is a major issue. There are 13.5 million diabetics in Indonesia. Almost all people with type one diabetes and 60 percent of people with diabetes suffer from type two diabetic retinopathy risk. Diabetes affects the small blood vessels in one part of the eye, the retina.
"Many were late detected. When a new vision began to blur the patient went to the eye doctor. In fact, diabetic retinopathy can be prevented if it continues to control, "she said. The delay was, among other things, due to the retinal screening program has not been the treatment of diabetes.
"Proper foot care, blood vessels, and the heart is more known to the public. If there is a disruption in the eye, usually directly into the eye clinic, "she said.
To that end, Helen Keller International and Cipto Mangunkusumo make Diabetic Retinopathy program. "Through this program there will be a screening or photograph the retina in diabetes clinic. Health clinic diabetic eye piece. Conversely, if there is indication of disturbances in the retina due to diabetes, diabetes can be referred to the clinic, "she said.
Director Akmal Taher Cipto Mangunkusumo hope, will no related research program, given Cipto Mangunkusumo also teaching hospitals. (INE)
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