E14: Unspecified diabetes mellitus
E14.3: Unspecified diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications
Unspecified diabetes mellitus with ophthalmic complications is a medical condition where the body's ability to process sugar is impaired, leading to abnormally high levels of sugar in the blood, referred to as hyperglycemia. This specific type of diabetes is termed "unspecified" as there is no pinpointed cause or clear distinction between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The condition comes with ophthalmic complications, meaning it has an adverse effect on the patient's eyes. These complications may include a range of eye problems, such as blurred vision, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy, and potentially sight-threatening conditions if not managed properly. The health of the patient's eyes may gradually deteriorate over time due to the prolonged, uncontrolled levels of glucose in the blood.
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