Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - History Taking

Which of the following diseases have an acute effect on the eye?
  1. Diabetes mellitus
  2. Sepsis
  3. Common cold
  4. Heart failure
Explanation
Answer: A - Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease in which the pancreas cannot create sufficient insulin to keep bloodsugar levels at a homeostatic level. Diabetes mellitus can put a patient at a higher risk for glaucoma and cataracts as well as retinopathy.
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