Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, unspecified eye Save
ICD-10 code: E08.3559
Disease category: E08.355: Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Understanding Diabetes Mellitus due to Underlying Condition with Stable Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Unspecified Eye
Diabetes Mellitus due to underlying condition refers to a type of diabetes that is caused by an underlying condition that affects the body's ability to produce or use insulin properly. This type of diabetes is also known as secondary diabetes. One of the complications of diabetes mellitus is diabetic retinopathy, which is a condition that affects the eyes.
There are two types of diabetic retinopathy, namely non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). PDR is the more severe form of diabetic retinopathy, and it occurs when the blood vessels in the retina start to grow abnormally and can cause vision loss. Stable Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy is a form of PDR that is not worsening and does not require immediate medical intervention.
When a patient is diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, unspecified eye, it means that they have secondary diabetes caused by an underlying condition, and they have developed stable PDR in their eyes. However, the eye that is affected is not specified, and it could be either one or both eyes.
- Causes of Diabetes Mellitus due to Underlying Condition with Stable Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Unspecified Eye
- Chronic pancreatitis
- Cushing's syndrome
- Acromegaly
- Hyperthyroidism
- Chronic liver disease
- Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus due to Underlying Condition with Stable Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Unspecified Eye
- Blurred vision
- Floaters in the field of vision
- Dark or empty spots in the vision
- Poor night vision
- Difficulty seeing colors
- Diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus due to Underlying Condition with Stable Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Unspecified Eye
- Comprehensive eye exam
- Dilated eye exam
- Fluorescein angiography
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
If you have been diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, unspecified eye, it is essential to manage
Treatment of Diabetes mellitus due to underlying condition with stable proliferative diabetic retinopathy, unspecified eye:
Treatment Options for Diabetes Mellitus with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition that affects the body's ability to process blood sugar. Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy (PDR) is a serious complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss. When diabetes is due to an underlying condition, treatment options may vary. Here are some treatment...
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