Dry eyes in patients with diabetes mellitus

The eyes are affected in Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and diabetic retinopathy is one of the most feared complications of this disease [1]. Dry eyes may also occur in these patients and it contributes to loss of quality of life [2]; they cause blurred vision, photophobia and pruritus favoring the appearance of corneal ulcers [2].

Source: Primary Care Diabetes - February 9, 2020 Category: Primary Care Authors: Gabriela Roncholeta De Freitas, Giovana Aparecida Moura Ferraz, Marcelo Gehlen, Thelma L. Skare Tags: Brief report Source Type: research