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Some people find that there goes something wrong with their vision after their kidneys fail to work. Does stage 3 kidney disease cause vision problems? Yes, vision problems are common complication of kidney disease. Now go on reading to learn more information.
-Diabetes and high blood pressure
If your kidney disease is closely associated with diabetes and high blood pressure, you run a high risk of eye disease and loss of vision. Because they can damage the tiny blood vessels or optic nerve in the eyes so as to affect your vision.
-Edema
Edema is a typical symptom of kidney disease, which usually results from protein leakage and fluid and sodium retention . Severe edema tends to cause acute visual distortion.
-High blood cholesterol
It is also very common among kidney patients, especially Nephrotic Syndrome patients. In some cases, high blood cholesterol level can prevent blood from reaching your brain so as to affect vision.
-Side effects of medications
Your doctor may prescribe many medications to help you control stage 3 kidney disease, for example, corticosteroids are to reduce protein leakage and ACEI or ARBs is to lower blood pressure. Those medications all have side effects in the long run. Vision problems may be one of them.
Does stage 3 kidney disease cause vision problems? Vision problems are just a part of stage 3 kidney disease. You may have other complications, such as heart disease, anemia, thrombus, etc. Stage 3 is not a severe stage. With proper treatment, it is possible for you to prevent those complications and lead a normal life. Traditional Chinese Medicine has few side effects in long-term. It can set up a good blood environment for the damaged kidneys to repair themselves. It also supplements the essential elements for the kidneys to speed up their recovery. Therefore, it is recommended. If you have any question about kidney disease and its treatment, please leave a message below or send emails to kidneycares@hotmail.com. Our doctors will contact you later.
