Answer to Question #159548 in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Asmo

Question

Roger is legally blind. His vision impairment is a complication of diabetes mellitus. Can you describe what structural changes in Roger’s eyes have caused his blindness? As you were helping him cross the street, a fellow pedestrian suddenly stumbled into your path. Without any signal from you, Roger jumped back to avoid hitting the other person. If Roger is blind, how could he have reacted this way?

Answer 1

Diabetic retinopathy is blood vessel damage in the retina that happens as a result of diabetes.

Diabetic retinopathy can cause a range of symptoms, including blurred vision, difficulty seeing colors, and eye floaters. Without treatment, it can cause vision loss.

Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults, as well as the most common cause of vision loss for