Diabetic Eye Disease

Microscopically, the primary pathology is loss of pericytes and basement membrane thickening.

Ocular manifestations of diabetes

• Anterior segment

  • Reduced corneal sensation
  • Reduced corneal healing (neurotrophic ulcers)

• Iris

  • Poor dilation
  • Argyll robertson pupils

• Glaucoma: increased risk of POAG and neovascular glaucoma