{"id":91596459924,"date":"2025-11-18T09:25:50","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T08:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/blog\/general\/diabetes-glaucoma-why-regular-check-ups-are-especially-important\/"},"modified":"2026-06-22T09:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:48:14","slug":"diabetes-glaucoma-why-regular-check-ups-are-especially-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/en\/blog\/glaucoma\/diabetes-glaucoma-why-regular-check-ups-are-especially-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes &#038; Glaucoma: Why Regular Check-ups Are Especially Important"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elevated blood sugar levels affect not only the heart and circulatory system \u2014 the eyes are also at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People with diabetes face a significantly increased risk of developing glaucoma, one of the most common eye diseases. Ophthalmologist Dr. med. B\u00e1nyai explains why this is the case and why regular eye examinations are crucial in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/augenkrankheiten\/gruener-star-glaukom\/\">Read more about glaucoma<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Why does diabetes increase the risk of glaucoma?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In diabetes mellitus \u2013 whether <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bundesgesundheitsministerium.de\/themen\/praevention\/gesundheitsgefahren\/diabetes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes<\/a> \u2013 long-term changes occur in the small blood vessels throughout the body, including the eye.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These so-called microangiopathic lesions affect the retinal vessels (diabetic retinopathy) and can also impair the blood supply to the optic nerve \u2014 a central vulnerability in glaucoma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, a persistently elevated blood sugar level disrupts the eye&#8217;s aqueous humor balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aqueous humor is crucial for intraocular pressure \u2014 and that, in turn, is the main risk factor for glaucoma. If production and drainage fall out of balance, the pressure rises and often goes unnoticed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inflammatory processes and <a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Oxidativer_Stress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">oxidative stress reactions<\/a>, which are exacerbated by poorly controlled blood sugar levels, also contribute to damage of the delicate nerve fibres of the optic nerve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Moreover, many people with diabetes have other risk factors, such as high blood pressure, disorders of lipid metabolism, or impaired kidney function \u2014 all of which place additional strain on the blood vessels and their regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diabetes adversely affects the eyes on several levels and makes regular eye examinations essential.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Symptoms? Often none for a long time \u2014 that&#8217;s what makes glaucoma so dangerous<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"image_container\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/jpg;base64,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\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/app\/uploads\/2020\/10\/augenheilkunde-glaukom-arten.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"Gr\u00fcner Star: Welche Formen gibt es?\" \/><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people expect eye diseases to present with pain or noticeable loss of vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with glaucoma the insidious opposite is true: the disease usually progresses slowly over years, without pain or noticeable symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typical glaucoma symptoms often appear only at an advanced stage \u2014 they include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>gradual loss of peripheral vision (tunnel vision)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increasing sensitivity to glare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulties at dusk or at night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Difficulty orienting in unfamiliar environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty estimating distances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes are often not noticed until the optic nerve is already irreversibly damaged. By then, many treatment options are no longer effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another reason why glaucoma is one of the most common causes of blindness \u2014 although it would be readily treatable if diagnosed early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good blood sugar control alone does not reliably protect against glaucoma. Only a targeted ophthalmological examination can clarify this.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/augenkrankheiten\/gruener-star-glaukom\/symptome\/\">Read more about glaucoma symptoms.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Early detection of glaucoma \u2013 targeted treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At B\u00e1nyai Augenheilkunde, we emphasize a comprehensive preventive examination\u2014especially for patients with diabetes mellitus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Examination<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intraocular pressure measurement<\/td><td>The most important early marker of elevated pressure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OCT (optical coherence tomography)<\/td><td>High-resolution analysis of the nerve fiber layer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visual field testing (perimetry)<\/td><td>Functional testing for visual field defects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Slit-lamp examination<\/td><td>Assessment of the anterior chamber, lens, and optic nerve<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If glaucoma is detected early, numerous effective treatment options are available today: from modern eye drops and gentle laser treatments such as selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) to minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries or traditional procedures such as trabeculectomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a cataract (lens clouding) is present, cataract surgery can significantly reduce intraocular pressure and improve vision. High-quality intraocular lenses \u2014 for example, multifocal lenses \u2014 can even enable glasses-free vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right method depends on the type of glaucoma, the stage of the disease, and your personal needs, and is always planned individually at B\u00e1nyai Augenheilkunde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Cataract surgery for patients with glaucoma and diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially in people with diabetes, cataract surgery can be doubly effective: it replaces the clouded lens and often lowers intraocular pressure more effectively than medication or laser treatment alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At B\u00e1nyai Augenheilkunde, we offer individually tailored treatment options, such as intraocular lenses \u2014 including premium multifocal lenses that can provide spectacle independence and preserve your visual acuity as effectively as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/augenoperation\/glaukom-operation-goniotomie\/\">More information on glaucoma surgery<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Our advice on diabetes and glaucoma<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"image_container\"><picture><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy\" 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data-src=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/app\/uploads\/2025\/11\/diabetes-und-gruener-star.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"\" \/><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have diabetes mellitus \u2014 whether type 1 or type 2 \u2014 have your eyes checked regularly: at least once a year, and more often if you have additional risk factors. Don&#8217;t wait for symptoms; act early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But even without diabetes, an ophthalmological examination is advisable \u2014 because lifestyle factors such as sleep, blood sugar levels, caffeine, and exercise can also affect intraocular pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/augenkrankheiten\/gruener-star-glaukom\/augeninnendruck\/\">What really affects intraocular pressure?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At B\u00e1nyai Augenheilkunde, we work with you to develop a personalized preventive plan tailored to your individual needs, metabolic profile, and ocular risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our goal: to preserve your vision and visual acuity for as long as possible \u2013 despite diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"hx wp-block-heading\">Other risks associated with diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to <strong>glaucoma<\/strong>, the most common <strong>diabetic <\/strong><strong>eye diseases<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diabetic retinopathy<\/strong>: damage to the <strong>retinal vessels<\/strong>, risk of <strong>hemorrhages<\/strong>, <strong>retinal detachment<\/strong> or proliferation of <strong>new <\/strong><strong>blood vessels<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diabetic macular edema<\/strong>: <strong>fluid accumulation<\/strong> in the <strong>macula<\/strong>, also occurring as part of <strong>diabetic maculopathy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Macular degeneration<\/strong>: particularly common in older adults with diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vitreous body<\/strong> changes due to metabolic byproducts or <strong>retinal damage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proliferative diabetic retinopathy<\/strong>: an advanced stage with a high <strong>risk of blindness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For these eye conditions, close collaboration with diabetologists is particularly recommended to ensure the best possible care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.augenarzt-banyai.de\/augenkrankheiten\/makuladegeneration\/\">Learn more about macular degeneration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"klx_faq\">\r\n\r\n        <h2 class=\"hx\">FAQs: Diabetes and Glaucoma (Glaukom)<\/h2>\r\n    \r\n    <div class=\"accordion\" id=\"accordion-99253\">\r\n                                    \r\n                                    <div class=\"card\">\r\n                      <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-99253-0\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0 btn btn-link btn-block text-left collapsed dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-0\">\r\n                            <span>Does diabetes increase the risk of developing glaucoma?<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div id=\"collapse-0\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-99253-0\" data-parent=\"#accordion-99253\">\r\n                        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. People with diabetes have an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased risk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of developing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> glaucoma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 particularly open-angle glaucoma. A persistently elevated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can affect <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intraocular pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and impair blood flow to the optic nerve.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <div class=\"card\">\r\n                      <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-99253-1\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0 btn btn-link btn-block text-left collapsed dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-1\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-1\">\r\n                            <span>What are the symptoms of glaucoma?<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div id=\"collapse-1\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-99253-1\" data-parent=\"#accordion-99253\">\r\n                        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glaucoma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">often develops insidiously and can remain unnoticed for a long time. Possible signs include visual field loss, blurred vision, or eye discomfort. In the event of sudden severe pain, nausea and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision loss<\/span>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medical attention should be sought immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <div class=\"card\">\r\n                      <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-99253-2\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0 btn btn-link btn-block text-left collapsed dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-2\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-2\">\r\n                            <span>How can people with diabetes protect themselves from glaucoma?<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div id=\"collapse-2\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-99253-2\" data-parent=\"#accordion-99253\">\r\n                        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eye examinations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are essential \u2013 ideally once a year. Good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood sugar control<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, along with managing blood pressure and cholesterol, further reduces the risk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <div class=\"card\">\r\n                      <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-99253-3\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0 btn btn-link btn-block text-left collapsed dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-3\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-3\">\r\n                            <span>Is glaucoma treated differently in people with diabetes?<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div id=\"collapse-3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-99253-3\" data-parent=\"#accordion-99253\">\r\n                        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapy is generally guided by the type and stage of glaucoma. In patients with diabetes, ophthalmologists pay particular attention to comorbidities such as diabetic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retinal damage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Medications or surgery to lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intraocular pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> remain central components of treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                            \r\n                                    <div class=\"card\">\r\n                      <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading-accordion-99253-4\">\r\n                        <h3 class=\"mb-0 btn btn-link btn-block text-left collapsed dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-4\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapse-4\">\r\n                            <span>Why are preventive check-ups so important?<\/span>\r\n                        <\/h3>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                      <div id=\"collapse-4\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-accordion-99253-4\" data-parent=\"#accordion-99253\">\r\n                        <div class=\"card-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">glaucoma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause irreparable damage to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optic nerve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 often before sufferers even notice any symptoms \u2013 early detection, especially in people with diabetes, is the key to preserving <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vision<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elevated blood glucose not only damages the heart and blood vessels \u2014 the eyes are also particularly at risk. People with diabetes are far more likely to develop glaucoma, often without noticing it. The causes range from damage to retinal blood vessels to disruptions in the aqueous humor balance that raise intraocular pressure.<\/p>\n<p>In the article, Dr. med. B\u00e1nyai explains why diabetes increases glaucoma risk on multiple levels, which warning signs are frequently overlooked, and why regular check-ups are crucial to protect your vision in the long term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":91596458089,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","sseo_meta_title":"Diabetes & Glaucoma: Risk and Complications - B\u00e1nyai Augenheilkunde","sseo_meta_description":"Find out \u2713 why diabetes raises the risk of glaucoma and \u25b7 why regular eye examinations are important. 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