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Diabetic Eye Disease


What is Diabetic Eye Disease?

Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye issues affecting people with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema (DME), cataracts, and glaucoma. High blood sugar damages blood vessels in the retina, leading to vision complications.


Common Symptoms

Early stages are often symptomless, making regular eye exams critical. As the disease progresses, symptoms may include blurred vision, floaters, dark spots, and difficulty with color perception.

Diabetic Eye Disease FAQs

Good blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol control reduce the risk.

People with diabetes should have a dilated eye exam at least once a year.

Early treatment can help manage the condition and prevent further loss.