[The Eyes are the Window to the Soul - A Novel Diagnosis of Diabetes in the ED in a Patient Presenting with Hyperglycemic Myopic Shift - Case Report].
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: A case is presented of a 51-year-old policewoman who arrived at the emergency department with sudden blurred vision. Examinations revealed severe hyperglycemia of 504 mg/dL and significant refractive changes. The diagnosis was hyperglycemic myopic shift, leading to a new diagnosis of diabetes. This case highlights the importance of considering refractive changes as a possible sign of undiagnosed diabetes in patients presenting to the emergency department with sudden blurred vision.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Diabetes Management and Research
Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
Retinal Diseases and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PubMed
- Volume
- 165
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 82–83
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- HE