Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes, which can eventually lead to blindness. It's caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
Diabetic retinopathy can develop in anyone who has type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. The longer you have diabetes, and the less controlled your blood sugar is, the more likely you are to develop diabetic retinopathy.
To protect your vision, take prevention seriously. Start by carefully controlling your blood sugar level and scheduling yearly eye exams.
