Usage notes: the opposite meaning is expressed by out of the public eye: Illness kept the actor out of the public eye for eighteen months. See also: eye, public. Under the attention and scrutiny of the public, as in The rock star's activities were very much in the public eye.
What causes diabetic foot ulcers? Diabetic foot ulcers are caused by neuropathic (nerve) and vascular (blood vessel) complications of the disease. Nerve damage due to diabetes causes altered or complete loss of feeling in the foot and/or leg. This is known as peripheral neuropathy.
Causes of a Bleeding Ulcer. An ulcer occurs when part of the lining of the stomach or intestines becomes deeply eroded. Most people who have an ulcer likely developed it from an infection by the bacteria Helicobacter pylori, or H. pylori. Ulcers can also be caused by regular usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs. Ulcers range in size from quite small to an inch or more, but they can cause tremendous discomfort. Most gastrointestinal bleeding comes from ulcers. Medication and lifestyle habits can cause an ulcer to bleed.