Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy.
Family History
- Are there any diseases (diabetes mellitus, ocular diseases) in your family that are common?
Social history
Current anamnesis/systemic anamnesis (somatic and psychological complaints).
- What symptoms have you noticed?
- Do you suffer from blurred/distorted vision?
- Have you noticed any black spots in your field of vision?
- Have you experienced a sudden loss of visual field or complete loss of vision?* .
Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis.
- Are you overweight? Please tell us your body weight (in kg) and height (in cm).
- Do you smoke? If so, how many cigarettes, cigars or pipes per day?
- Do you drink alcohol? If yes, what drink(s) and how many glasses per day?
- Do you use drugs? If yes, what drugs and how often per day or per week?
Self history incl. medication history.
- Pre-existing conditions (diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease).
- Operations
- Allergies
- Pregnancies
- Medication history
* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Information without guarantee)
