E13.3: Other specified diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications

Other specified diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications refers to a specific type of diabetes that is not classified under type 1 or type 2, and is linked to issues related to the eyes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition where the body either does not produce enough insulin or the body's cells do not respond adequately to the insulin produced, leading to high blood sugar levels. Ophthalmic complications indicate that there are problems with the eyes. People with this condition may experience blurred vision, sensitivity to light, or even loss of vision. These ocular problems are often due to damage to the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It's also important to note that diabetes can accelerate the progression of existing eye diseases. The disease may progress slowly over years and its symptoms can sometimes go unnoticed until significant damage has been done.

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